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Thousands expected at farmers’ rally Farmers and others from around the national were expected to attend a rally in Canberra yesterday, protesting legislation which reduces their ability to fully utilise their properties. Not only have their rights been eroded by this legislation, but also there has been no compensation paid to the property owners. The rally is a result of the reaction to the legislation which was highlighted through a 52day hunger strike of Shannon’s Flat farmer, Peter Spencer. Mr Spencer, now recovering from his ordeal with friends and family, will be a key speaker at the rally and will be joined by Shadow Finance Minister, Barnaby Joyce, State Nationals Member for Barwon Shadow Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Shadow Minister for Western NSW, Kevin Humphries, Mayor of the Hills Shire, Peter Dimbrowsky, barrister Peter King and President NSW Farmers’ Association Charles Armstrong. A spokesman for Mr Spencer, Alastair McRobert, said the rally was not about farmers not being able to clear their land. “The rally is about secure property rights for all Australians. If the government wants to regulate to take land or the use of land off landholders, then that becomes an acquisition and under the Constitution, government must pay for that under just terms. “That’s what this is all about”. Mr McRobert said the NSW Farmers Association had organised busloads of unhappy landholders to attend the rally and he was expecting about 2000 people to congregate in Magna Carta Place. The rally was timed to coincide with the first sitting day of the Federal Parliament. Meanwhile, Mr Spencer has been served eviction papers and has to be off his property by February 12. But he has been offered a number of speaking engagements around Australia once his health recovers sufficiently.

Nimmitabel Showgirl, Bev Alcock, addressed the crowd at the show. The show was opened by the Member for Monaro, Steve Whan (left).

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The annual Nimmitabel Show was held last Saturday, with a A revamped horse section saw some popular novelty events smaller than usual crowd present. as well as the serious riding classes. However, exhibitors rallied and despite the long dry, the A record number of showjumpers competed in the pavilion still boasted good quality flowers and vegetables. Nimmitybelle competition, conducted over four local shows. Outside, the sheep section was again of a very high quality This show was the last for outgoing president Ian Blyton, who and the stud cattle enjoyed a new home with a purpose-built also officiated at the opening. shed being used for the first time.

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Indya Povey can be considered as an inspiration in her chosen sport of Equestrian, not just because of her superb horsemanship abilities that have resulted in many successes at Local Agricultural Shows to Royals including Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane, but also and more importantly, because of her outstanding manner with which she competes. Indya is always professional, happy and friendly to other competitors and never fails to display excellent sportsmanship no matter what the result. Indya is well known and respected in the Show Horse Arena. Indya Povey not only represents herself to the highest standard but also her family and the Monaro Region. Indya is a role model and sportsperson other young people in the Shire can look up to and can all be proud of.

Citizen of the year

Reginald (Reg) Bowden has served the community his whole life. When he was younger he was a lifeguard in Queensland and when WWII came on he enlisted immediately to support his country and his people. Reg served in the Airforce in WWII, and when he finished his service he then went into managerial positions with Cottee’s and Master foods helping bring Australian made products to Australians. He has been a hard worker his whole life and even though he has long since retired he has helped the Berridale community endlessly for many years. Reg volunteers for community services and sees to the “elder” people of the Berridale community, although he his older than most at the age 85 years. He drives the community to Canberra for all their important appointments, allowing them to access medical people and equipment that they would otherwise not have access to; he takes them grocery shopping when they can not get it themselves and is also involved in providing the “meals on wheels” service to residents. Reg treats everyone with such respect and they in turn give it back, he listens to complaints of aches

and pains and how old they are and laughs when they remember he is older than them and should be whinging too!. Reg has also taken his building skills and knowledge to a new level. He volunteers at the local university for the Third Age in Cooma . Reg is very independent and still lives on a property 10 minutes out of Berridale. He is often found in his spare time helping our farmers in their sheering sheds with moving the wool and other tasks which is of great benefit to the farmers in these tough times, it means more hands on deck but at the cost of a lunch. Overall, Reg’s family and friends think that he is an amazing example of what it means to be an Australian.

Event of the year

The Friends of Dalgety Women’s Day Committee is made up of women from the Monaro, with one aim, bringing together the women of the Monaro in one place, in unity and in friendship, to talk, meet, laugh, reflect and renew relationships with others. The Dalgety Women’s Day event is held each year in the Snowy River Shire and over the years has enticedmore than 250 plus women who are and have been residents in the Shire. By being an integral part of the Dalgety Women’s Day, The Friends of Dalgety Women’s Day Committee have drawn on their own strengths of community and of what can be achieved by a community. Our traditional owners attend, The Ngarigo Elders, and have become an integral part of the day together with all women from all walks of life, young and old 2009 marked a very special year for the event by celebrating its 10th Birthday, a much anticipated and heralded event. The committee, which has responsibility for the day, excelled in 2009 with an outstanding effort, introduction of workshops and a day that is still being spoken about in many circles with glowing comments. The Dalgety Women’s Day has the valued assistance of external people, such as the Dalgety CWA, local businesses and the Friends from Dalgety Women’s Day Committee.

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Young Sportsperson of the Year Cheyenne Lawler Cheyenne hasn’t turned 14 yet, but she is already an outstanding sportsperson. She is a member of the Go Kan Ryu International Karate ACT State Team and she competes in two competitions that run simultaneously throughout the year: the “GKR” National Competition and the “National All Styles (or NAS)” National Competition She currently competes at Regional, State and National levels, and ranked second in the state, in the NAS in October just gone Her sport has taken her all around the country – including to the Gold Coast in 2008, and to Melbourne in 2009 for an international competition in which she placed in the top 15 of her event Not only is she a talented sportsperson, she is a dedicated team member – helping with fund-raising for the ACT State Team. Cheyenne was formally recognised by staff at Cooma Public School for Outstanding Contribution to Public Education – for her outstanding leadership and responsible and respectful behaviour. Sportsperson for the Year Carl Flynn Carl is now 18 but has been riding motorcross since he was only six and bikes are now in his blood. In 2009 alone Carl placed first in Senior 16-Under 19s Lites in the NSW Dirt action AmCross Series; 1st in Senior 16-Under 19s Lites in the Yamaha MX Cross Cup Championships; 1st in Senior Lites in the ACT Motorcycle Club; 3rd in the Senior All Powers in the ACT Motorcycle Club; 1st in the Senior 16-Under 19s Lites in the Cooma Off Road Club; 2nd in the Senior All Powers in the Cooma Off Road Club; 5th in the Senior 16-Under 19s in the Demon Energy NSW Motocross Championships; 3rd in the 16-Under 19s Lites in the NSW MX Championship; 4th in the Pro Lites in the Macarthur District Stadium. He is the 2009 Senior Outright Champion in the Cooma Off Road Club Young Citizen of the Year Naomi Burgess Naomi was nominated for this award because she exemplifies the style of young person Australia needs, to ensure our richest future. Naomi is a dedicated and successful athlete and a conscientious student, but has particularly demonstrated her worth as a warm and caring human being She is only. 17 years old, but for the past 11 years Naomi cared for her great grandmother, Joyce, up until Joyce passed away late in 2009 – Naomi was a recognised Carer for the past eight years.

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The Lott now offers its own local coffee blend Two local businesses have joined forces to add to Cooma’s culinary delights. The Lott Foodstore and Snowy Mountains Coffee have worked together to develop a special coffee blend specifically for use at The Lott. The process has involved lots of tastings and experimentation but the result is a coffee which The Lott proprietor Matt Dowdney believes is exceptional. “I am very, very pleased with the result. We were trying to create a strong blend which also worked well with milk. “The coffee we have is well-rounded, full of flavour and doesn’t leave a bitter taste in the mouth. “As well as having a great coffee, we are also supporting another local business and also showcasing a local product”, Mr Dowdney said. The Lott has used Belaroma coffee since the foodstore opened seven years ago and the average usage, Mr Dowdney said, has reached around a ton per year, making it one of the biggest retailers in rural NSW. He said the new coffee blend was very exciting for his business and for Snowy Mountains Coffee, as The Lott has a

loyalty patronage as well as an expanding market with visitors. The new blend is a mixture of three single-origin coffees: Lintong from Sumatra, Sigri from Papua New Guinea and San Emilio from San Salvador. The PNG bean gives a bright sharp body while the Sumatran offers a complex sweetness of earthy dark chocolate and the El Salvadorian bean brings a balance of nut and fruit tones.

The blend is a balance of earthy dark chocolate with fruit and nut undertones, a bright-bodied coffee to accentuate the natural sweetness in a medium to dark roast. Making the coffee has been an enjoyable challenge for Paula and Nigel Smith of Snowy Mountains Coffee, too.

Paula believes patrons will immediately notice the difference between the freshly roasted blend they provide and other coffees. “We gave it a trial run in the park on Australia Day and the reaction was very positive” she said. She said freshly roasted coffee has a darker colour and stronger aroma and patrons will notice the thicker, richer crema. Paula said coffees are much like wines – they vary according to how and where they are grown, how they are stored and how they are roasted. Their premises at Polo Flat now boast a new 5kg roaster, which will enable larger quantities to be roasted. Snowy Mountains Coffee has been providing coffee for the region since August 2008, when Paula and Nigel returned to the region from Victoria. They found it difficult to find coffee as enjoyable as that they were used in the coffee houses of St Kilda, so sourced their own blend and now offer that to other coffee lovers. The new Lott blend of coffee is now available from the store – drop in and try a ‘local’ coffee today.

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Lessons to be learned from Michelago-Tinderry fire by Lisa Ashurst Representatives from the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, State Emergency Services, Fire Services and various state agencies converged on Michelago on January 27 for a formal meeting with members of the community following the devastating fire that struck the area on Thursday December 17, 2009. The meeting gave community members the opportunity to talk to the various representatives, gain important information on the progress within the community, following the fire, and to hear what will be taking place over the longer term, with the focus on dealing with the aftermath and to discuss critical issues relating to the threat to community and infrastructure in the event of fire disaster. Secretary of the Tinderry Mountain Community Group, Hans Saxinger, stressed the importance of feedback from council and the Minister for Emergency Services, Steve Whan amongst others, to help facilitate recovery and to convey these issues regarding repairs to damaged infrastructure. Community Group member Alysoun Boyle also stated the need to show council representatives some of the damage sustained by the fire that struck Tea Tree Creek in the early afternoon of December 17. “We’ll be going to Calabash Road where three properties were lost so that council can see the severity of the damage first hand.” John Vucic, General Manager of the

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council expressed his concern for the residents of Michelago and especially for those who suffered losses when the Tea Tree Creek fire raged through their properties. “People are still recovering from this latest fire” Mr Vucic said “and we’re here to listen.” Deputy Mayor, Dean Lynch also expressed that the Council was keen to liaise with the community to find the best way to help in relation to managing repair work and offering assistance. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) received the call about the Tea Tree Creek fire at 1.13pm. The local Rural Fire Brigades had responded initially but the difficult weather conditions, such as the high temperatures and strong North Westerly winds, caused the fire to spread rapidly and the RFS was later supported by RFS Brigades from the ACT Rural Fire Service, National Parkes and Wildlife Service, the NSW Fire Brigade as well as support from the Lake George and Far South Coast Zones. Many properties were under threat and priority was given to protecting them which saved the loss of numerous homes. Due to the nature of the fire though, access to the area was not possible until Friday December 18. An Incident Management Team had been established at the Fire Control Centre in Cooma which activated the Community Warning System which issued the “Watch and Act” alert. When the fire spread in to the Tinderry Mountains around 4.30pm it became a huge concern and the Community Warning system was upgraded

to an “Emergency Warning”. NSW Rural Fire Service Regional Operations Manager, Ken Hall, used the National Warning System, via telephone and the media, to co-ordinate the information on the situation but noted that the System is new. “It has been in the process of being put together since September” Mr Hall said “but it’s still fairly new and we are still on a steep learning curve with it and there is still a lot to do with co-ordinating all the systems and getting the information out there.” Mr Hall stressed the need for local community input and for residents to be aware of what’s happening in their immediate area. “Team effort is very important” he added.

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The Cooma-Monaro Team Manager for the Cooma-Monaro Fire Service, Jim Darrant, took the opportunity at the meeting to praise the efforts and support from the council, National Parks, volunteers and the many contractors who stepped in and their monumental efforts to remain operational. Mr Darrant added that the Early Warning System definitely helped. But a fire front can move with deadly speed which can present problems with getting the warnings out in time. Some of the local residents expressed their concerns with the Early Warning System due to the existence of communication “black spots” that are common in rural areas. Continued Page 10...

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Bombala celebrates Australia Day Bombala celebrated Australia Day last Saturday with its annual Wool, Wood and Lavender festival. The day also saw the NSW strong wool shearing titles, a mini-triathlon, woodchop competition and a blokes barbecue cookoff. Bombala’s Australia Day ambassador this year was Dr Clio Creswell. This year’s Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the year were also announced and they are Doreen Standen and Mami Moreing. Pictured left: Doreen Standen and mayor Bob Stewart; the shering competition; ambassador Clio Cresswell; junior citizen Mami Moreing with Jenni and Keith Moreing.

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New patient safety charts Cooma Hospital is now using new colour-coded observation charts to improve the safety and care of patients. The charts are central to the Between the Flags program, a world-first which is being implemented in all NSW hospitals this year. Health Service Manager Liz Mendes said Between the Flags will standardise early recognition and rapid response to patients whose condition is deteriorating. Between the Flags uses the analogy of Surf Life Saving Australia’s lifeguards and lifesavers, who mark out safe zones on the beach, observe swimmers closely and prevent them getting into danger. Importantly, they also rescue them if anything goes wrong. Ms Mendes said in a hospital setting, the frontline clinical staff are the lifeguards. “They know when a patient is ‘between the flags’, by observing vital signs and clinical condition,” she said. “It notes the most sensitive indicators of clinical deterioration.

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As well as checking blood pressure, pulse and temperature, it measures breathing rate as a standard observation.” Observation charts have two coloured zones. The yellow zone indicates the patient is sick and requires a clinical/medical review and the red zone indicates the patient is very sick requiring rescue by a Rapid Response Team. Ms Mendes said Between the Flags will help prevent unexpected deaths and reduce the risk of other adverse events. Clinical staff from hospitals across GSAHS are completing training in the use of the new observation charts and the management of deteriorating patients. The program is a major initiative of the NSW Government’s Caring Together: The Health Action Plan for NSW. It has been developed in line with a recommendation from the Garling Report and is strongly supported by doctors and nurses across the NSW public health system.

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Betty says farewell after nearly 40 years

Emergency services report After nearly 40 years working at Cooma Ex-services Club, Betty Whitney has said farewell at a special dinner on Saturday night. Betty is pictured above with her daugters and at right, with her workmate of more than 30 years, Barry Ager.

Cooma fire brigade was called to two bins that were alight in Baron Street at 4.39am on Australia Day. The grass surrounding the bins then caught alight but the fires were quickly contained. The police are now following up on the cause of the fire. A household in Short Lane was illegally burning off rubbish on Saturday. The fire department was notified at 9.48am by a concerned passerby. The rubbish fire was quickly put out. People are reminded that it is an offence to

burn off rubbish in your back yard. A family in Cooma East were having a barbecue on Saturday night which created a large volume of smoke. A worried neighbour called the fire brigade thinking the house was on fire, but it was only a smoky barbecue. Sunday afternoon saw a diesel spill at “Ingelara” approximately 40km north of Cooma on the Monaro Highway which was cleaned up by the Cooma fire brigade. The RFS was also in attendance putting out a grass fire on the property.

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Salvo’s new face in Cooma Cooma’s new Salvation Army officer Major Sandra Lesar has been getting settled within the community after moving to the area two weeks ago. Major Lesar (pictured above) was previously posted in Goulburn, where she was a minister for eight years. She has also spent 13.5 years in Canberra and six years in Maclean in northern NSW, picking up a range of valuable experience that she has brought to her post in Cooma. Major Lesar was born and bred in to a Salvation Army family growing up in Cape Town, South Africa. Her grandmother started to attend Salvation army services, then her parents, sister and herself followed suit. Upon leaving South Africa, Major Lesar immediately became involved with the Salvation Army in Canberra, and has established a great love for pastoral care and care for the community. “People are my interest. I love people and if I can encourage them to reach their full potential then I think I would achieve what

I’ve come for,” she said. Major Lesar has had no trouble establishing herself within the church community, and has begun planning for her vision for the Cooma Salvation Army. At this stage, she is committed to continuing her pastoral care work, and would like to see more of a link between the welfare and cultural work of the Salvation Army to “bring it together for one army, one mission.”

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Subsidising others Editor, We have been told that it is unfair for the ‘rest of the Shire’ to subsidise the Eucumbene Waste Transfer Station. My husband and I are resident in Sydney, where we pay our rates and have a weekly garbage and recycling service. For a fee (less than it costs to drive to and from Jindabyne to Eucumbene) large items will be collected from the roadside outside our house. We have a house at Eucumbene Cove which we visit about four or five times a year, about six weeks in all. But say our house was occupied about three months each year. That means that for nine months of the year we are ‘subsidising’ the rest of the Shire through payments made by Snowy Hydro, the owner of the land at Eucumbene Cove to which we pay the

equivalent of rates. By the way, Eucumbene Waste Transfer Station does not need to ‘cost’ the Snowy River Shire money. The proposal put forward to Council by the Rocky Plain Progress Association last year, months before the closure of the facility, would have put the EWTS in surplus. All this aside, during the last financial year even with the EWTS open, Snowy River Shire Council returned a profit of over $50,000 in the area of waste. Carlene Bagnall Lot 8, Lake Road Eucumbene Cove

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Our politicians never miss an opportunity to tell us how we should live our lives, do they? First we had health minister Nicola Roxon teling new mums how long they should breast-feed and now Tony Abbott is handing out sex advice.

The Postman reckons they should all keep their noses out of the nursery and the bedroom, really and do something useful like fix the health system! Well the annual show season is upon us, with Nimmitabel holding their event last week.

It was shame that was also the day Bombala held one of its biggest events of the year, too, as the two events probably affected expected numbers at each venue. But Australia Day was certainly done well all over the region last

Tuesday. All those barbecues! Congratulations to all the recipients of the citizens awards this year. It’s our volunteers which make our communities the good places they are to live in.

Local tourism should get a boost from a new campaign to run this month, courtesy of NSW Tourism and Tourism Snowy Mountains. Let’s hope the whole region benefits as a result. Perhaps it should incude March as well, when our local shows are happening?

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL BACK TO SCHOOL – DO YOU KNOW THE ROAD RULES? Fact: When a child is hit at an impact speed of 30 km/h, they have a 99% chance of surviving. At 70 km/h, the child’s chance of survival is less than 7% *** *** Source : Australian Transport Safety Bureau – RTA Crash Statistics 2005. No Apologies – No Excuses When it comes to child safety, Cooma Monaro Shire Council makes no apologies for fining drivers who break the law around schools and school zones. From the commencement of the new school term on Wednesday 27 January 2010, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council will be undertaking concerted parking surveillance at schools in Cooma. If you are caught endangering a child by parking illegally in a school zone, you will be fined.

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TENDER FOR FLOOR CONCRETING & ANCILLARY WORKS AT THE GLEN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CONTRACT 26/2009 Fresh tenders are invited and will be received up until 4:00 pm Thursday 18 February 2010 for the Filtration/UV Shed Floor Concreting & Ancillary Works at The Glen Wastewater Treatment Facility, 170 Glen Road, Cooma. A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au Enquiries please contact Max Butler, Council’s Water & Wastewater Manager on (02) 6455 1820. The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Know Your Parking Signs NO STOPPING What does it mean? You cannot stop in this area FOR ANY REASON. Why is it there? To keep sight lines clear for drivers AND children, so both have more time to avoid crashes. NO PARKING What does it mean? You can stop in a NO PARKING zone for a maximum of two minutes to drop off or pick up passengers. You must stay within three metres of your car at all times. Why is it there? To provide a safe place for older children to be set down and picked up without endangering other children.

AMBASSADOR PRESENTS LIBRARY WITH NEW BOOKS Cooma-Monaro Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador this year was Valerie Parv. As an international best-selling author, Valerie Parv is known as Australia’s queen of romance. She has over 70 books to her name, translated into 26 languages. Among them are three best-selling guides for writers. On Australia Day, as well as attending celebrations in Michelago, Bredbo and Cooma, Valerie took the opportunity to present four of her books to Monaro Regional Library. They include a volume containing two of her romance stories, her latest release ‘How Do I Love Thee?’ which is a collection of romance stories edited by Valerie, and two guides for people interested in learning how to write and publish their own stories. Pictured is Valerie with Councillor Roger Norton, representing the Library Committee.

BUS ZONE What does it mean? You must not stop or park in a bus zone unless you are driving a bus. Why is it there? To provide a safe place for large buses to set down and pick up. Cars parking in bus zones put lives at risk by forcing buses out of their “safety zone”. CHILDREN’S CROSSING What does it mean? A driver approaching a children’s crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing. A driver approaching or at a children’s crossing must stop at the stop line if a pedestrian is on or entering the crossing. If a driver stops at a children’s crossing for a pedestrian, the driver MUST NOT proceed until there is no pedestrian on or entering the crossing. Why is it there? To provide the safest possible crossing for school children.

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Available from Council Offices are information sheets on how to save 50 litres of water per day, selecting and installing a rainwater tank in NSW, showerheads, washing machines, saving water inside and outside and how to check your water meter for leaks. There are also brochures for sustaining gardens in dry times, a guide to good garden watering and Cooma-Monaro Shire Councils “Waterwise Plants Suitable for Cooma-Monaro Shire” booklet. Also available is the Department of Energy, Utilities & Sustainability package “All About Greywater Reuse” which contains all the necessary information required for the safe reuse of greywater. If you are connected to the internet, all information can be accessed by visiting Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. From the Homepage, click on ‘Residents and Community’ then ‘Water’ for all savewater information. From the Water page there are direct links to the Australian Water Association, Savewater!, Smart Approved WaterMark and the National Water Week sites. For Council’s booklet on waterwise plants, from the Homepage, click on ‘Parks and Recreation’. If you have any enquires or further information please contact the Engineering Section on (02) 6455 1801.

DRAFT CULTURAL PLAN

Please address submissions to: General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma, NSW, 2630 Reference: CO/COM/35

ROADWORKS Grading has commenced on the Bredbo end of the Jerangle Road and a second grader will shortly commence grading on the northern end of the road.

NOXIOUS WEEKS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Can be contacted between 7:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone: (02) 6455 1941 for general enquiries.

RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUE OF DEPRESSION Monaro Rural Health Service is organising informal session across the region to be conducted by trained volunteers from the ACT Council on the Ageing. The sessions provide information from Beyond Blue and encourage discussion on depression within our community. Please contact Janine Robertson, Healthy Communities Manager on (02) 6455 3311 to arrange a speaker at your local group meeting or circle of friends.

And, any infringement in a ‘School Zone’ also attracts 2 Demerit points off your driver’s license.

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With the continuing drought Council are reminding residents of the Shire of the information available to help in the conservation of water.

The Draft Cultural Plan is on exhibition until Friday, 12 February 2010. Copies of the Draft Plan can be obtained from Council’s Office and Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. Copies are on display at Council’s Office, Cooma Library and Cooma Visitors Centre, and also at the Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre.

The current fines for parking infringements are: Parking in a No Stopping Zone = $253 Parking in a No Parking Zone = $141 Parking in a Bus Zone = $253 Parking on a Children’s Crossing = $338 Double Parking = $253

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Notice is given of the exhibition of Council’s Draft Cultural Plan.

In many cases children are small, hard to see, behave unpredictably, and are extremely vulnerable. You need to take care when driving around school zones, even when you think there are no children around.

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...From page 5. Michelago resident, Julie Giucci, lives in one of these spots and cannot access mobile telephone coverage, local television or radio. It raised the question of getting the warning out to everyone in time. Bronwyn Gattringer, who lives on the main street of Michelago, confirmed the issues with access to communications. “I live between the shop and a Telstra exchange box and I’m still in a “black spot”! I only found out about the situation because I’m a call-out officer for the Cooma RFS and I got the information from them.” Peter Bristol, Customer Service Manager of Telstra Country Wide is well aware of this. “We know there are problems with the signal in some areas and this is currently under in-house discussion as we look at how to fix it.” Communications were in disarray during the battle with the fire and Telstra entered the area on December 21 to assess the damage with repair work commencing on December 22. All residents had their telephone service temporarily restored by December 25 and Mr Bristol advised the meeting on January 27 that 50 per cent of the permanent repairs had been completed with all repairs to be finalised by February 5, 2010. “It’s a big job” Mr Bristol added “but we do our best to respond as soon as possible in cases of emergency. Emergency Services Minister, Steve Whan, advised those at the meeting that in some cases “eyes and ears” were the best warning system. “The system is still being put in place” Mr Whan said “and we have to accept that it’s not perfect, no system is ever really perfect and this is where community awareness is so important. It’s an additional way to advise people but people need to keep up with media reports rather than wait for a phone call. We need feedback

from the local community in cases of an emergency, especially with the fact that many residents are isolated. Not everyone lives in town.” Discussion also turned to the functions of the recovery committee. Dick Kearns, Drought Support Worker with Industry and Investment in Goulburn NSW stressed the importance of feedback from members of the local community. “The more informed we are, the better we can operate” Mr Kearns said. The President of the Michelago Community Association, Tony Robinson, supported this and also expressed the need for a One Stop Shop whose sole function was to keep the community informed once the fire had gone through. “This is when people really need information” Mr Robinson said “and if there’s a single contact point that people can access it will help the flow of information to get out into the community a lot faster.” There was also a call to support the Fire Service personnel as much as possible and to nominate a police officer to help with assessing damage and referring people to the relevant departments, like the SES and related units. Daniel Gordon, Volunteer Engagement Officer with Conservation Volunteers advised those at the meeting of the assistance available from his group in dealing with damaged fencing, weed management, replanting and erosion control in the affected areas. The Group also provide assistance with heritage and restoration work. It is estimated that around 100km of fencing was destroyed in the fire and around 1200 hectares of pasture burnt. Community Services Recovery Officers visited the affected area on Saturday December 19 and made contact with those whose homes had been lost or damaged, offering immediate

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FAMILY DAY CARE Monaro Family Day Care playgroup resumed for 2010 on Wednesday January 20th. The children were pleased to return after the holiday break and enjoyed the crafts, indoor and outdoor play experiences and singing session. The proceeds for the session $ 43.00 was donated to the Haiti appeal. All community members are welcome to attend the playgroup at a cost of $ 3.50 per family, with the session running from 10.00am-11.30am every Wednesday. Presently the Service has child care vacancies in Cooma, Berridale, Jindabyne, Numeralla and Bombala please contact the coordination unit staff for further information on 64521740.

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financial assistance where required. NSW Police provided a valuable service by ensuring that residents whose homes had been destroyed were contacted. Information on the Disaster Relief Grants for household contents and structural repairs were made available to residents from the local fire station. All up, the area affected by the fire was 7038 hectares and while there was no loss of human life, many stock and companion animals either died in the fire or had to be put down after it had passed through. A South East Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) vet, along with two rangers, visited those properties directly affected by the fire and the first emergency deliveries of fodder were delivered to those in need on Saturday December 18. The vet stayed in the area for several days to provide assistance where requested. Mr Whan also touched on the commendable efforts of the volunteers, the Rural Fire Services and the local services and especially the amazingly positive attitudes of all those involved, despite the desperate situation they were facing, but after the initial trauma comes the aftermath and the grief and the meeting of January 27 was one way of bringing everyone together to reassure the residents of Michelago that the support will continue to ensure a full recovery and to assure the community that every effort will be made in the face of future threats. What was learned from community members following the Tea Tree Creek fire will be used to implement better disaster programs and recovery efforts for the future.

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Parkway Drive will be performing in Cooma tonight. They are performing at the Multifunction Centre at the Cooma Showgrounds as part of their “Sick Summer Tour” which will finish in February. After a couple of months off, they will begin a three week tour of UK & Europe in April and then move onto North America. They were originally from Byron Bay and formed in 2003. The band got their big break with their debut album “Killing With a Smile” was released in 2005, it has since sold more than 30000 copies in Australia. Parkway Drive have built a reputation for touring strongly on the back of their album releases playing dozens of headlining shows as well as part of festivals as well as using international acts as support for them when they have toured Australia. “Horizons”, their second album was released in 2007 to critical acclaim including comments that it would set the benchmark for metal albums to come. Once again they toured heavily and traveled to towns not normally part of the normal touring circuit. Even though they spend months at a time touring together, they still get along, and at the end of the day it’s still like they’re like friends hanging out. While flying around the world may seem like a dream come true to many, for Parkway Drive, there is no place like home. “When we do major cities we travel by plane and miss seeing all the coastline but for the regional tours we go by van and see all the sites, it’s like taking a holiday.” After finishing touring in mid 2009 they returned to writing their forthcoming album due to be released sometime this year. Cooma will be fortunate enough to host one of the biggest international acts to ever play here. Hopefully, they be back again.

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Australia Day across Monaro Bottom left; Snowy River Shire mayor John Cahill congratulated the commitee of the Dalgety Women’s Day, which won the event of the year award. Left: past showgirl Katrina Nichols congratulates incoming representative, Bev Alcock at Nimmitabel. Below left: the art of gumboot throwing was practised at the Numeralla celebrations.

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Mild economic conditions drove a benign result for consumer inflation in the December quarter of 2009, claimed the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest building industry organisation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The December 2009 quarter update hardly shows inflation running out of control. Large interest rate hikes should consequently be viewed as both unnecessary and dangerous and will likely dampen the much needed housing recovery, especially the dire need for new rental investment, across the country,â&#x20AC;? commented Ben Phillips, HIA Senior Economist. The consumer price index increased by 0.5 per cent over the December 2009 quarter, to be just 2.1 per cent ahead of the same period 12 months ago. The RBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preferred â&#x20AC;&#x153;underlyingâ&#x20AC;? measures increased by 0.7 per cent over the September quarter to be on average 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago. The vast majority of the increase in the headline

consumer price movement was a strong jump in food prices and continued price pressure in housing. Housing rents and housing purchase continue to grow in December, both jumping an above average 1 per cent over the quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supply side constraints are continuing to place undue pressure on housing rents and home values, especially but not solely in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital cities. Reducing the obstacles to boosting Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing supply is a fundamental policy challenge, and a challenge that becomes harder if interest rates are taken too high,â&#x20AC;? said Ben Phillips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With both the headline and RBA measures of annualised inflation moving in the RBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x17E;comfort zone of 2 to 3 per cent, bold increases in interest rates would likely prove counter-productive for the Australian economy, stifling private business investment at what is still a fragile time and snuffing out the much needed housing recovery beyond 2010,â&#x20AC;? added Mr Phillips.

Enviro House By Rachel Bernstone (reprinted with always in flux,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The appearance of that landscape reflects permission of Sanctuary Magazine www. those natural systems and I thought it might sanctuarymagazine.org.au) When architect James Stockwell was approached by a client to design a house in the Snowy Mountains he observed the teachings of the snowgums. Seeing how they were shaped by the wind, snow and rain, James realised he had to engage with the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges, rather than ignore them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing can be too proud or ignorant of the climate here, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be knocked around,â&#x20AC;? James says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success of the building depends on how well it yields to that reality.â&#x20AC;? The propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing shed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; built by the client and her late husband more than 30 years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provided the first design cues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It had a dirt floor and a pot belly stove and was surrounded by a huge earth mound to deflect the wind,â&#x20AC;? James says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The family had camped there for many years, and my client had a great affinity with the land: propagating native plants, removing invasive species and generally looking after the place.â&#x20AC;? The family wanted the new house to be lowcost, environmentally conscious, low-maintenance and fireproof, and large enough to accommodate three generations at once. They also wanted to capture expansive views across Lake Jindabyne to the Thredbo and Snowy Mountain valleys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I walked around with the clients and found a spot on a small ridge with a rocky outcrop just in front, which could act as a windbreak, and the views were spectacular,â&#x20AC;? James says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were gullies either side, so I knew that strong winds would strike the sides of the building. At that stage I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a design in mind, but I knew it had to be long and narrow to limit western exposure, with the broad side facing north, so I had a configuration and was looking for ideas.â&#x20AC;? Studying the topography, climate, flora and fauna gave James some hints as to how the house might look. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believed that if I could get in sync with the natural systems of the site, there might be ways to design building forms that hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been seen yet,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was keen to develop an architecture that would converse with the elements, rather than turning its back to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That meant looking at water, snow, fire, wind and movement in the landscape, because it is

throw up shapes for a building. I wanted to put my notions of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aside, to see what might occur.â&#x20AC;? His eureka moment happened quite by chance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was down there camping in a tent, when a beetle landed on my notebook,â&#x20AC;? James explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried to blow it off, but I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budge it, so I drew it instead. It hugged the ground but the wind passed over it. The shape seemed like a great idea for a building: one which grew up out of landscape.â&#x20AC;? James used corrugated steel for the carapace of his beetle-shaped building, which has sloping walls and a vaulted roof. Inside, there are four bedrooms and a bathroom at the eastern end, with a combined kitchen, dining and living room at the western end, overlooking the two valleys. In contrast with the reflective exterior, the domed ceiling is lined with Mini Orb corrugated steel, and the walls, doors, and joinery are constructed from pine frames and hoop-pine ply, materials that combine to create a cosy atmosphere, â&#x20AC;&#x153;like the inside of an egg,â&#x20AC;? James says. Large windows on the long north-facing elevation flood the living areas with natural light and warmth from the sun, and the concrete slab floor provides excellent thermal mass. Passive systems are complemented by a wood-burning fireplace, which heats underfloor water pipes and hot water. Meanwhile, low-emission glass, wall and roof insulation and heavy curtains all help to maintain comfortable temperatures year-round, even when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowing outside. A grid-connected photovoltaic array produces electricity, and two 13,500 litre tanks collect rainwater from the roof for domestic and fire-fighting purposes. In keeping with the brief, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largely a maintenance free house, thanks to the unpainted exterior materials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; steel and concrete. Longlived and low maintenance, these are a good environmental choice, and their use can also reduce bushfire hazard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this home the owners can feel confident that there is little room for leaf litter to build up,â&#x20AC;? James explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wind is so fierce that it blows leaves and twigs out of the nooks along the sides.â&#x20AC;?

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17 Mini Muzos – lots of fun for little kids and their parents. Wednesday February 3, 2010

The Mini Muzos program is on again for 2010 and places are filling fast! The Salvation Army in Cooma is proud to present “Mini Muzos”, a program of fun and games with music, including percussion and dance, actions and dramatic themes, fingerplay, stories, craft and guest musicians. It’s never too early to start kids on a music appreciation program, in fact there are many studies available which show the developmental benefits for very young children and

babies, so we encourage families to come along and join us for a time of musical fun that all ages will enjoy. The program is for kids 0-5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers and runs on the second and fourth Fridays of the month during school terms. Held at The Salvation Army Hall, 2-8 Mittagang Road, Cooma, the start time is 10am with morning tea to follow. We usually finish up around 11.30am with some further time to play until 12 for those who wish to stay.

Cost is $2 per child or $5 per family. Registration is required as places are limited and Daycarers are welcome subject to availability of places. We would also like to call on members of the community who play an instrument and would like to share a bit of their knowledge and skill with the young ones. Anyone interested and available Friday mornings should contact Deb at the Salvos in Cooma for further information.

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This year’s Dalgety Show, Sunday, March 7 is shaping up to be a corker for the kids. There’ll be plenty of entertainment for the littlies right through to the teenagers. For the younger kids we have the very popular Patting Paddock, other kids’ school work to look at and admire, little kids riding around on little ponies in the horse events, a jumping castle and a merry goround and, of course, the Novelty Event, make or decorate a hat. Hopefully there will even be a clown or a magician to further entertain the younger kids. For the older kids there will be the hip and cool Mechanical Bull (with a soft landing provided just in case you need it), a Junior Tug-O-War (get a team of your friends together), a Junior Boys Woodchop, the ‘Show us your Hat’, Novelty Section junior classes,

Junior Beef Cattle judging, the Teams Challenge (for older teenagers), a primary school Patchwork Quilt class, Junior sections in the Cooking and Condiments, Vegetables, Flowers, Needlework and Knitting as well as Junior sections in the Schoolwork, Photography, Art and Crafts. So much for the kids to do at the Dalgety Show! You arty and creative kids, don’t forget to get your ideas together for the Logo Competition; entry forms from Liz on 64 565 017. For the older kids (20 to 27 years old), the Dalgety Show Society is holding the Rural Achiever Award. Get your entry form from Carol Doyle on 64 565 072 or email dalgety1@optusnet.com.au Closing date for RA Award, February 20.

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Platypus Country Events for February

Bombala Events:

Delegate Events:

10am-3pm

6th February

9am-1pm Bombala Markets outside the Imperial Hotel main street Bombala

9am

Meet members of Platypus Pals at the Platypus Reserve and learn all about this wonderful creature

10am-4pm

Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre open

9am-12:30

Explore the great shops in Bombala and indulge in tasty treats on offer at the cafes and bakery

Council Reception Details Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Borderline Gallery open. New exhibition “ Focus on Photography” features photographs from local talented photographers

10am-4pm Wood Working Room at the Delegate School of Arts open 10am-4pm History Room Delegate School of Arts open All day Delegate Early Settlers Hut.

Coming events:

February 13 Cathcart Variety Show, February 27 Country Music Talent Quest, Bombala, March 6 Delegate Show and March 20 Bombala Show. Don’t forget third Sunday of the month the Engine Shed is open

More information call Visitor Information 64584622

Mayor: Bob Stewart Deputy Mayor: Steve Goodyer

Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au www.bombala.nsw.gov.au

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Live From Abbey Road. (Final, PG, R, CC) 12.00 Stateline. (R, CC) 12.30 Best Of Australian Story: Unfinished Business. (R, CC) 1.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 17. Dandenong Rangers v Bulleen Boomers. From Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Victoria. 3.00 Movie: Sabrina. (b&w, PG, 54, R, CC) 4.50 The Mechanicals. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Monash: The Forgotten Anzac. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Nigella Express. (G, CC) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (Return, G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Bed Of Roses. (PG, R, CC) 8.25 News. (CC) 8.30 The Bill. (PG, CC) After a baby is hospitalised with head injuries, police suspect that the father may be responsible. 9.15 Taggart. (Final, M, CC) The team is drawn into the secretive world of a religious sect following the discovery of a double murder. 10.00 News. (CC) 10.10 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M, R, CC) 11.50 Rage. (M)

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My Friends Tigger And Pooh. (G, R) Handy Manny. (G, R) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Movie: Pixel Perfect. (G, 04, R) Legend Of Enyo. (C, CC) Trapped. (C, R, CC) Dive Olly Dive! (C, R, CC) Backyard Science. (C, R, CC) Movie: Like Mike. (G, 02, R, CC) Megastructures: German Autobahn. (PG) Australia’s Greatest Athlete. (Return, PG, CC) Sydney Weekender: Summer Series. (G) News. (CC) Movie: Cool Runnings. (G, 93, R, CC) A Touch Of Frost. (M, CC) Frost reopens an unsolved murder case after the remains of a teenager, who went missing 20 years ago, are discovered on a housing development. Suburban Secrets: Methanol Mystery. (M, CC) Real Crime: Lady In The Lake. (M) Movie: Barbershop 2: Back In Business. (M, 04) Home Shopping. (G)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Anna And The King. (C, R, CC) Deadly. (C, R, CC) Mortified. (C, R, CC) Maddigan’s Quest. (C, R, CC) Lab Rats Challenge. (C, R, CC) F Troop. (G, R) Danoz Direct. (PG) Horse Racing. Orr Stakes Day. From Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. Dokkoon’s Baby. (CC) Fishing Australia. (G, R) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) News. (CC) Wipeout. (PG, CC) Movie: Take The Lead. (PG, 06, R, CC) Movie: Vertical Limit. (M, 00, R, CC) A photographer sets out to rescue his sister and two others trapped in a crevasse on K2, the world’s secondtallest mountain. Movie: Ripley’s Game. (AV15+, 02) Spyforce. (PG, R) Gilligan’s Island. (G, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Bewitched. (G, R) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R)

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6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (Return, CC) 10.00 Inside Business. (Return, CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (Return, CC) 11.00 Asia Pacific Focus. (Return, CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Gardening Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Message Stick. (G, CC) 2.00 The Real Bonnie And Clyde. (CC) 3.00 Movie: Caesar And Cleopatra. (G, 09, CC) 5.00 Marty Rhone: A Tribute To Cliff Richard And The Shadows. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Heavy Metal Junior. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Collectors. (Return, G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Snow Monkeys: Who’s Hot And Who’s Not. (G, CC) 8.20 News. (CC) 8.30 Inside The Firestorm. (M, CC) 10.20 Compass: A Chinese New Year. (CC) 10.50 Samuel Johnson: The Dictionary Man. (G, R, CC) 11.50 Movie: Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb. (b&w, PG, 64, R, CC) 1.25 Order In The House. (CC) 2.25 Movie: Flight From Glory. (b&w, PG, 37, R, CC) 3.30 Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Pet Show. (Final, G, R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) 6.30 Life Today With James Robison. (G) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (G, CC) 10.30 Spirit Of Yachting. 2009 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Highlights. Beginning in Sydney Harbour, this blue-water classic sees the yachts race down Australia’s east coast and across Bass Strait to Tasmania. 11.00 The Animal Extractors. (G) 12.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series. Round 3. From Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast. Some of the best male and female athletes from around Australia compete in a five-round series for the chance to claim part of a record $200,000 prize pool. 2.00 According To Jim. (PG, R) 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Australia’s Greatest Athlete. (PG) 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu. (G, R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Surfsport. 2009 ASP World Tour. Quicksilver Pro France. Highlights. 11.00 The ARIA Music Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Gun Glory. (PG, 57, R) 2.00 Cricket. One-day International. Australia v West Indies. Game 1. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Cricket. (CC) One-day International. Australia v West Indies. Game 1. Evening session. From the MCG. 10.00 Miniseries: Blue Murder. (AV15+, 95, R, CC) Part 1 of 2. Based on a true story. In the Sydney underworld in the late ’70s and early ’80s, a career criminal forges an alliance with corrupt police officers, including a detective sergeant. 12.00 Movie: Homeless To Harvard: The Liz Murray Story. (M, 03, R, CC) 2.00 The Strip. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 3.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday Edition. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

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Children’s Programs. Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes. (New series, PG, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs. Travel Oz. (Return, G, CC) Talking Heads. (Return, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Australian Story. (Return, CC) Four Corners. (Return, CC) Media Watch. (Return, CC) Q&A. (Return, CC) Interactive public affairs program, in which panellists answer questions posed by the studio audience, viewers online and by SMS. Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (CC) Enemies Of Reason: The Irrational Health Service. (G, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) Movie: Mohawk. (PG, 56, R) Artists At Work: Gasworks. (G, R, CC) Terrors Of Tasmania. (G, R, CC) Shortland Street. (PG) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) To Be Advised. Come Dine With Me. (G) Raggs. (P, R, CC) Go Go Stop. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) M*A*S*H. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) The citizens of Fairview try to make sense of a recent attack in their neighbourhood. Lynette withholds a secret from Susan. Gaby gives her niece advice on how to attract men. Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) Kitty tries to tell Robert about her illness as he deals with the impact his own health issues could have on the election race. Royal Pains. (M, CC) 30 Rock. (M, CC) Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne Summer Series. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (G) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Lab Rats Challenge. (C, R, CC) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Two And A Half Men. (PG, CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) WIN News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne Summer Series. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 1.30 Hi-5. (P, R, CC) 2.00 Cricket. One-day International. Australia v West Indies. Game 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. (CC) 6.10 WIN News. (CC) 6.30 Cricket. (CC) One-day International. Australia v West Indies. Game 2. Evening session. From the Adelaide Oval. Commentary from Mark Nicholas, Richie Benaud, Mark Taylor, Ian Chappell, Tony Greig and Bill Lawry. 10.00 Miniseries: Blue Murder. (AV15+, 95, R, CC) Part 2 of 2. 12.00 WIN News. (CC) 12.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Division 4. (b&w, M, R) 3.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 3.30 Good Morning America. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

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Children’s Programs. Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Trek: Spy On The Wildebeest. (PG, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs. Ancient Megastructures. (G, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (Return, CC) Kevin McCloud’s Grand Tour: Florence And Rome. (CC) Part 2 of 4. QI. (Return, M, CC) Artscape: The Living Artist. (Return, M, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) The Chaser’s War On Everything. (M, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (R, CC) Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) Good Game. (M, R, CC) Shortland Street. (PG) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) To Be Advised. Come Dine With Me. (G) Raggs. (P, R, CC) Go Go Stop. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) M*A*S*H. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Nicole freaks out after telling Aden she loves him. My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) The next team takes up the challenge of transforming their home into a restaurant for one night. They must create a three-course menu designed to impress the judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel for the chance to win the $100,000 prize. To Be Advised. 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) My Shocking Story: Face Eating Tumor. (M, R, CC) Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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sbs one Toasted TV. (G) Scope. (C, R, CC) The Lost Children. (C, R, CC) Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist. (C, R, CC) Hit List TV. (PG) Saving Babies. (PG) Escape With ET. (G) Golf. Moonah Classic. Third round. From Moonah Links, Victoria. News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack Of The Clones. (PG, 02, R, CC) Movie: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith. (M, 05, R, CC) Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson. Jedi knight Anakin Skywalker betrays his friends, and puts the fate of the galaxy in jeopardy, as he continues on the path to the dark side of the Force. Numb3rs. (M, R, CC) Hell’s Kitchen. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) Leading The Way. (G) Hour Of Power. (G)

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WorldWatch. Orpheus And Eurydice. (G) The Chopin Études. (G, R) Once Upon A Time… Some Like It Hot. (PG, R) Every Picture Tells A Story: The Portrait Of Mr And Mrs Andrews. (PG, R) Newshour With Jim Lehrer. (CC) Equator. (Final, PG, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves: Giant Wood Haul. (PG, CC) Iron Chef. (G, CC) Japanese cooking show in which a renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to cook a banquet based on a single ingredient. RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Movie: The King. (05) Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James. A troubled man, recently discharged from the navy, searches for his longlost father. Shorts On Screen. (M) NEWStopia. (M, R, CC) Matrioshki: Thai Sex Trade. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music.

sbs one Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Pirate Islands. (C, R, CC) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (Return, CC) Fishin’ Trip. (G) River To Reef. (G) Infomercials. (G, R) Hit List TV. (PG) Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (G) Golf. Moonah Classic. Final round. News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) Simpsons Special: Access All Areas. (G, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (Return, PG, CC) The Good Wife. (New series, M, CC) Following her husband’s very public corruption scandal and incarceration, a woman returns to work as a defence lawyer. House. (M, CC) Avatar: Creating The World Of Pandora. (M) Movie: The Thin Red Line. (M, 98) Video Hits Up-Late. (G, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

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WorldWatch. A Fork In The Road. (G, R) 2 Mums And A Dad. (PG, R, CC) Futsal. FFA National Championships. Finals. Speedweek. Football Asia. Futbol Mundial. Soccer. Africa Cup of Nations. Final. Highlights. The World Game. Thalassa. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Lost Worlds: The Pharaoh’s Lost City. (CC) Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes? (CC) Asks why scientists haven’t been able to predict when and where the next big quake is going to happen, and follows the men and women who pursue earthquakes in an effort to gain an understanding of this mysterious force of nature. China’s Capitalist Revolution. (CC) Part 2 of 2. Movie: The White Masai. (M, 05, CC) Movie: The Hero. (M, 04, R) WeatherWatch Overnight. Korean News. Japanese News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) Gridiron. NFL. Super Bowl XLIV. New Orleans Saints v Indianapolis Colts. From Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Malcolm In The Middle. (G, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) Malcolm In The Middle. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Good News Week. (M, CC) Hosted by Paul McDermott, with team leaders Mikey Robins and Claire Hooper. Ross Noble’s Australian Trip. (M, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, R, CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Video Hits Up-Late. (R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 The Lobotomist. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 The Trials Of J. Robert Oppenheimer. (PG, CC) 3.30 Who Do You Want Your Child To Be? (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 The Crew. (G, R) 5.30 Futbol Mundial. 6.00 Global Village. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG, CC) 8.35 Man Vs Wild: Jungle. (CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls continues his trip through Panama by showing how to survive in the region’s deadly jungles. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 The Fixer. (M, CC) 10.55 Entourage. (M) 11.30 Wilfred. (MA15+, R, CC) 12.00 Wilfred. (M, R, CC) 12.30 Movie: Steamboy. (PG, 04, R) 2.40 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (New series, PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) Malcolm In The Middle. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Bondi Rescue. (Return, PG, CC) NCIS. (M, CC) An attempted robbery leaves an officer dead and an entire city without power. NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, R, CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Army Wives. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: The Colour Of Paradise. (G, 99, R) 2.35 Spacefiles: The Universe Unveiled: Lord Of The Rings – Saturn/Uranus And Neptune. (G, R) 3.00 If Only. (G, R, CC) 3.30 Parent Rescue. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Chinese School – The Heat Is On Pt 1. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Generation XXL. (G, CC) 8.30 Big Love. (M, CC) Ana gives her answer to the family’s proposal. Bill gets entangled with a collector who is trying to get a hold of an historical document Alby is selling. Roman invites his children to a meeting at the motel. Nicki quits her job at the DA’s office. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 The Children’s Ward. (CC) 11.40 Movie: Three Times. (PG, 05) 2.00 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

W H O’ S

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

Phone: 131 161 For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

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Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@snowy.net.au

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Pictured at Monaro Wool Services at Polo Flat are Cooma manager Ben Litchfield, Peter Gersak, Lou Moore and Shute Bell’s Managing Director Robert Ryan.

Monaro Wool Services are undergoing some positive movements in their business and their long relationship with Shute Bell Badgery Lumby has a lot to do with it. Shute Bell Badgery Lumby is one of the oldest and most recognised and respected company names in rural Australia. The company began operating in 1906, trading under the names of Schute Bell Badgery Lumby, Schute Bell Queensland, Wool Auctions of Australia, Goddard Wool Marketing and Monaro Wool Services. The company has an unrivalled reputation as a personalised and professional Wool Broker and Stock and Station Agent. Shute Bell also offers a professional and personalised service in Wool, Livestock, Property, Finance and Insurance.Having maintained a relationship with Monaro Wool Services for over 100 years, Cooma manager Ben Litchfield was happy to advise of Shute Bell’s reactivation of older branches across the Monaro, especially the investment in the purchasing of the Monaro Wool Services building at Polo Flat.

The purchasing of the building has demonstrated the commitment Shute Bell has in the Monaro as well as demonstrating their continuous commitment to their current clients and potential clients ensuring the stability of this relationship and the wool industry itself. ‘Although we are moving on to a new phase, fundamentally the ethos of the business will remain the same, and that is to continue to provide the advice and customer service to all our clients,’ Ben Litchfield said. Who better to understand the industry than Ben, who began his career at the tender age of 17 and has never worked in any other industry. Shute Bell’s Managing Director Robert Ryan said that the business relationship is about extending the profile of the Monaro and attracting a strong wool investment. Strangely enough, the Sydney office has a stronger turn over than its affiliated branches as the demand for Australian wool stems highly from China, Italy and India. These committed wool brokers work closely with the man on the land and pride themselves on their industry methods that are uniquely Australian.

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Nimmitabel Show 2010

News

Nimmitabel Show 2010 yard dog trial results LOCAL 1st W. Nichols 2nd H. Jardine 3rd J. Weston

Dog Ice Neville Snooker

Score 88 87 78

MAIDEN FINAL 1st L. Wallace 2nd M. Duffy 3rd G. Armour 4th D. Whitby

Connor Ninja Spud Tycoon

93 92 91 90

NOVICE FINAL 1st M.Duffy 2nd L. Wallace 2nd D.Whitby 4th S.Sellars

Loop Connor Buzz Doc

98+92= 190 93 +96=189 96+93=189 93+81=174

OPEN FINAL 1st N.Lynch 2nd L.Wallace 3rd M.Duffy 3rd B.Quinn

Flash Roo Punk Heidi

99+95=194 97+95=192 93+91=184 94+90=184

There were some good times recorded in the barrel race. The yard dog trails were very popular once again.

The Supreme Hack of the Show was Tullarook Country Lane ridden

by Sally Slater and pictured with judges Nola Robertson, Kim Taylor and Clive Cotterill.

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54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

Office & Wool Store

28 Holland Rd Polo Flat

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

www.snowysheds.com.au

C & C SELF STORAGE SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE • • • • •

various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

General Road Freight Service COVERING Sydney • Melbourne • Cooma • NSW Snowy Mountains

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

News

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Nimmitabel Show 2010 7

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1.Sally Clear and her cow-horse, Billy. 2. The Supreme Beef exhibit, Kinross Wanda, with Liz Walters, showgirl Bev Alcock, sponsor Col Wundenburg, and judge John Cullen. 3. Angora goat champions with Helen Ypma of Rivers Angoras and Sue Bell. 4.Cr Winston Phillips sashed the grand champion ewe exhibited by Drew Chapman of Hinesville Stud. 5.Dorthy Whiting and Gwen Caldwell with the flower exhibits. 6.Champion of Champions in the Beaut Ute competition winner Rod Connell pictured with judge John Harrington 7. Home brew Steward Harold Thisleton pictured with judge Pete Lowrey and beer connoisseurs Jackie Curtis and Gretchen Morgan. 8. Dads can ride horses too - if they are led. 9.Junior Judges Alex Cassilles and Jess Brown with Judge Phillip Jones at the wool judging. 10.There were record entries in the showjumping events.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS Supplying both Primary and High School Uniforms Boys and Girls School Pants Peter Pan Shirts in Long or Short Sleeves Winter Skirts and Skivvies Sloppy Joes with School Crest Full Zip Hoodies Brandella School Jumpers Tights and Wool Socks

New Arrivals this week:

Polo shirts with School Crest Long Sleeve Polo shirts and Sports Uniform Fleece Jumpers and Jackets Backpacks Boys and Girls Long Sleeve Shirts School Ties

The one stop shop for local school uniforms... South East Embroidery

SUMMER UNIFORMS NOW IN STOCK

40 Bombala Street Cooma NSW 2630 Ph. 02 6452 5417 Fax. 02 6452 5412 Email: sales@sees.net.au Web: www.yourworkwear.com.au

# Max and Tilly # Papoose # Bonds # # Baby Einstein # Babylicous and more... is a baby sleeping bag, keeping your baby at a comfortable Temperature all night long. Sizes ranging from 0 - 6 years. Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne (NeXt to Gloria Jeans) Phone: 6457 1522

James Daniel Stuart Reic Reicheneder

Shae Louise L Mather

Tahlia Elisabeth Rosa Zusak

Eva Grace Gra Archer

Pare Parents: Katrene Gosden and Chris Mather M Born: January 2 B Weight: 6lb 15oz 3135g Grandparents: Pam Jolly, Susan Hill H and Rob and Phillis Gosden

Parents: P ar Shona & Steven R e Reicheneder Born: B o January 12 W Weight: 6.5 pound G ra Grandparents: Daniel & Belinda and Karen & Rudi SStapelton tap Reiche Reicheneder

Paren Robert and Amanda Zusak Parents: Bo Born: January 7 W Weight: 8lb 15oz 4050g SSiblings: Alyssa 9yrs, Nicholas 7 7yrs, Kristian 4yrs G Grandparents: Helmut and Lisa Zu Zusak (Sydney), Julianne and John Fow (Syd) Fowler

Parents: P arent Louise and Damien Archer Born January 7 Born: We Weight: 7lb 5 oz 3320g Sib Siblings: Jakob 20mths Gr Grandparents: Colin & Leonie Mc McMillan, Dave and Pat Archer

Jozlyn McKayla Shae Moore

Paren Josh and Carly Moore Parents: Born: January 13 Bor Weight: 6lb 10oz 3020g W Grandparents: David and Sylvia G Gorman and David and Julie G Moore M

Baby, we have it covered Baby Now supplying the monaro with nursery needs.

We have all your nursery furniture and accessories! If we have not got it, we can order it in.

168 Sharp St, Cooma Phone 6452 1764

Directory Guide

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Tell them how good a job you can do!

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

COOMA AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION COOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONLY SPECIALIST DEALER

Builders

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE Lic AU11329

Funeral Services

SUNRISE BUILDING

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Specialising in Old Style Custom Design & Building New Homes, Additions, Renovations Detailed Custom Joinery

RICHARD SEEARS MOBILE: 0418 484 111 PHONE & FAX: 64523796 EMAIL: fridgfix@bigpond.net.au

JIM PHILLIPS BUILDER

Winner 2003 2004 2005

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Lic No 9920

Motor

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Dog Grooming

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Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

24 HOUR TOWING

Jenni Power

Providing a professional and understanding service

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

Inner Health

LIC NO: 37754

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Phone and leave a message

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

6456 3521

Bistro

OUR BISTRO

When the Body talks to itself it can heal itself...

HAS IT ALL...

Body Talk

$8.00 Lunch 7 days $4.00 Lunch Special (Mon & Wed) Great value for parties, weddings, anniversaries & birthdays

Massage Therapy Healing Physically, Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually.

11 Dalgety Rd - Berridale

ARE GRASS SEEDS A PROBLEM? Have your working dogs feet shaved for summer.

Wendy Rees: 11 Egan St.Cooma. 2630

Ph. 6452 2851

Secretarial

Electrical

Colin Mould Alpine Electrical Lic. No. 114477c

Commercial, industrial and domestic installations and maintenance 24 hour emergency service Phone 6456 3147 Fax 6456 4317 Mobile 0408 484 028 Email cmould@bigpond.net.au PO Box 70,â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bush Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Berridale NSW 2628

MP00087

Insurance

Ph 6452 1144 106 Vale Street, Cooma

Directory Guide

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Tell them how good a job you can do! Drillers

Vehicles

Greenfield

WATER BORES

FOR STOCK, DOMESTIC, ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS

Ride on & Push Mowers in stock

All workmanship and materials guaranteed. Licensed Water Bore Drillers

Village Ford

WHY PAY PAY MORE MORE WHEN WHEN THE THE BEST BEST WILL WILL COST COST YOU YOU LESS LESS WHY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sales and Serviceâ&#x20AC;?

Ph 6362 3366 Fax 6362 3164 All hours 7 days a week

DRILLERS PTY LTD

51 Maybe Street Bombala NSW 2632

LMD: 6497

Phone: 6458 3522 Fax: 6458 3773 villageford@bigpond.com AH: Peter Cottrell - 6458 3112

ABN 76001 313 499

waterbores@watermindrillers.com.au. SERVICING THE LOCAL AREA FOR 49 YEARS! Member of Australian Drilling Industry Association

Optometrist

Garden

Â PAT & JANET LOMAS Phone: (02) 64584168 112 Maybe Street Bombala NSW 2632 Fax: (02) 64583785

Specs

COOMA

NEXT EYE TESTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Lawn & Garden Care â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes COOMA & SURROUNDING AREAS

March 8th 2010 Visioncare and DVA suppliers

Ph 0418 486 822

P.O Box 838, Cooma Email: john.guion@bigpond.com.au

Dance School

171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

MP00089

Âˇ Handcrafted Metal Sculptures Âˇ Garden Ornaments Âˇ Hardy Plants Âˇ Pots Âˇ Everyday garden needs Âˇ WORTH THE DRIVE!

HOME ABN: 76 221 005 453

MP00056

Garden & Gadget Gallery

Tyres

THE NEW

JUST TYRES COOMA

N E P O W NO

FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411 54 Bombala St, Cooma

Bakery

COOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S $2.00

ORIGINAL HOTBAKE

Not just a cake shop Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delight shop

Hains Centre Cooma

Ph : 6452 2853 Email : cohotbake@msn.com

WEDNESDAYS PIES, CAKES, SANDWICHES SPECIAL OCCASIONS BIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER

115 Maybe Street Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6458 3113

Open Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm & Weekends

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Directory Guide

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Tell them how good a job you can do! Tiling

Music Lessons

ABN: 36898677086 LICENCE NO: 131494C

A Wall & Floor Tiling Jindabyne local Servicing the N ASnowy Mountains and D The Monaro region. E Î&#x2021; Commercial Tiling Tiling and R Î&#x2021; Domestic Waterproofing S Î&#x2021; Paving in Mosaicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and O Î&#x2021; Specialising Natural Stone O BIG O T OB L N N O J O SMAL O OR T â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; S CALL JASON ANDERSON

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Rock guitar lessons now available. What ever music youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have you playing like a pro in no time. Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson... We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

PH: 0421 489 787 E: andos.tiling@yahoo.com.au

Concreting

Earthmoving/Equipment

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AVOID THE COWBOYS

Only Use Licenced & Insured Tradesmen You Can Trust Businesses. Bombala Dam cleaning, road construction/maintenance, poly pipe laying equipment, supply & delivery of gravel. Full range of civil & earthmoving equipment available.

Continuous Screening confirms: - Workmanship - Reliability - Service - Fair Pricing

- Driveways - Footpaths - Slabs for houses/sheads - Stencil concreting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Would You Use Anyone Else?â&#x20AC;?

John Bujalski Mobile: 0427 778 917 Phone: 6452 4443

Telephone (02) 6458 3243 Mobile: 0428 584 431

AXE

CLEANING SERVICES

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Ph : 0406 995 228 Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au

Lic No: 51487C

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

Automotive

Monaro

Magiclean Carpet and Upholstery STEAM Cleaning and Protection Window Cleaning, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning. Hard Surface Strip & Polish, (Tiles, Lino & Slate) Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief

0402 205 987 Ph/Fax: 02 6452 7648

BACK TO SCHOOL

SPECIAL Whole house Carpets Steam Cleaned for $88* *CONDITIONS APPLY *Conditions apply

OFFER FINISHES FEB 28

New Workshop Location 175Mobile Maybe Street Bombala Service Still Available Ph: 6458 4522/ 0409 151 024 MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICING ON 4WD, VEHICLES, FORESTRY, FARM, LIGHT TRUCK AND TRAILERS. NOW SUPPLYING & FITTING TYRES, HYDRAULIC HOSES & FITTINGS. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, REGO CHECKS & LOG BOOK SERVICING.

Call in & see Des and Tony

Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au

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Big distribution Better value for money!

Call 6452 0313 to advertise

News

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carousel Welcome, readers, to Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carousel where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special happenings or have community events coming up, please phone me on 64523137, mobile o434352992 or email spray5@optusnet. com.au WELCOME BACK SUE Welcome back to Sue Cottam who has just spent the last three months in China visiting her family. Sue was pleased to report the economy of China had much improved with a higher standard of living for most of the Chinese people since she left a few years ago to make her home in Cooma. Over a delicious afternoon tea last Sunday her friends gathered to see photos of her home town and the city sights. Most impressive were the fountains with their many colourful lights comparing very well with Macau and Hong Kong. Welcome back Sue!! CALLING BLOOD DONORS The mobile blood bank van will be in the Massie Street carpark on Tuesday February 9 and is urgently seeking donors. Can you assist? Enquiries 64523866.

FUNDRAISER A fundraiser with a difference! The Thredbo Players are putting on a fundraiser for the Monaro CWA Group next Saturday February 6 at the Berridale Community Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Merry Wives of Windsor (oops Thredbo) at 2pm. The cost is $10 which includes a delicious afternoon tea. Young children are free. Tickets are available at the Cooma Fabric Salon (preferably for catering purposes) or at the door. Come along and join in the fun!! CALLING ALL PENSIONSERS Are there any pensioners out there who would love to learn how to tap dance or refresh their tap dancing skills???? (male or female). For the small cost of only $5 a lesson you can join in the fun as well as keeping fit. 10am to 11am Monday mornings. Remember exercise dosenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a chore - it can be fun especially set to music. Enquiries to myself (Claire) on 64523137. We need at least six people to join us and have lots of laughs. LIONS 17TH CHARITY ART EXHIBITION

An invitation is extended to you to a Snowy River Shire Sustainable Living Expo to be held on Sunday February 14 at Banjo Paterson Park, next to the Strezelecki Monument. Everyone is welcome and as this is being run in conjunction with the Flowing Festival will be an enjoyable, interesting day out. FAREWELL TO GERMAN VISITOR Many friends gathered last friday to farewell German visitor Bodo Frahm who has spent one month here touring beautiful Cooma and surrounds. It is his fourth visit to Cooma and he delighted in the hot, sunny weather and is now, unfortunately, returning to snow! Marliess and Wilfred Kappel, Marilyn Watson and Margaret Echarri were at his fond farewell. Safe trip home Bodo.

Summer Menu

Lisa Ashurst Nooooooo!!! I just this minute saw a football ad on the tele! You know, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure the football doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually start until March or something (correct me if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wrong) and this is only February Day 3. Like, what are they thinking?! I know it was actual football because it showed a group of guys in matching shirts snarling and pouncing in a non-sexual manner on some other snarling guys in different matching shirts because they were all chasing after the weird-shaped ball. The voice-over guy sounded hyped to the max about it too and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a dead giveaway that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a football match. From what I can understand there are different types of this game and they all have three letters after them but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really remember which letters the ad was on about because I went into a decline before it ended. I could ask my friend Ros though, because she understands not only the letters but the game as well. Ros actually likes football but because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good friend she accepts me for what I am; a totally committed non-football fan. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the foggiest idea whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on out there on the big grassy area (called a field I think) thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead me to flinch at the mere mention of the game. I remember I once tried really hard to get into it

once while watching a match with The Bloke (who understands the three letters thing too) and I just had to ask â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that bunch up thing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called a ruck. Sometimes a scrum.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okay. But why do they do it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get the ball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ball?â&#x20AC;? I mean, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it anywhere and I swear I was really looking for it because I was trying to be interested in something heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairly keen on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;But heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, way over there! How come heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got it over there and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all bunched up over here?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just watch the game, okay!â&#x20AC;? I never did get it but it made sense to The Bloke and to give him credit, he did try to explain it to me but maybe my heart wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in it. I just zoned out after that and left him to it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just so not my thing! And now they are starting to advertise football games on the tele again which means Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only got another month or so before the fever hits and the TV stations get all fired up and the days and nights will be nothing but...yep, you guessed it...Football! Nooooooooooo!!!

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INVITATION

This exhibition opens on February 14. All deliveries are due on Thursday February 11 to the Raglan Gallery. Prizes are $350 for a member of the Art Group, Snowy Hydro prize for $500 best picture oils $300,

Riposte

when you shop local

Acrylic $250, watercolour $200 pastel $200, mixed media $200, drawing $250. The official opening is at 3pm at The Raglan Gallery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all are welcome. The usual delicious afternoon drinks and snacks will be served.

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4 new menus to choose from - Lunch Menu - Corporate Menu - Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu

Dietary requirements upon request Danielleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Main, just look up the stairs

121 Sharp St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 4488

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 5th February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Super Tuesday 9th February 2010

PLANET 51:

Rated PG 1 hr 30 mins Screening: Friday, Saturday & Super Tuesday @ 6.15pm & 8.15pm, Sunday @ 2.15pm & 4.15pm

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: Rated PG 1 hr 41 mins Screening: Friday, Saturday & Super Tuesday @ 6.30pm, Sunday @ 2.30pm

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: Rated M 1hr 26 mins Screening: Friday, Saturday & Super Tuesday @ 8.30pm, Sunday @ 4.30pm

JINDABYNE Cinema Snowy Region Visitors Centre Friday 5th February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Super Tuesday 9th February 2010

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS

Rated PG 1 hr 30 mins Screening: Friday & Tuesday @ 6:30pm, Saturday @ 3:30pm, Sunday @ 2:30pm

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

INVICTUS

Rated PG 1 hr 13 mins Screening: Friday & Tuesday @ 8:15pm, Saturday @ 12:45pm, 5:15pm, 8:15pm, Sunday @ 11:45am, 4:15pm & 7:15pm

Movie Info Line 64571 777 www.snowymovies.com.au

Grassroots

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Sale averages $75.20 Nimmitabel show sheep results

1st X ewe lambs sold to a top of $114 a/c PB & PA Thompson; $105 a.c Gunningrah P/l; $100 a/c G & R Brownlie; $98 a/c DJ & A Murdoch.

Superfine Wool Ram March shorn 2t 1st Greenland, 2nd Bontara, 3rd Bellevue Park; Superfine Wool Ram March shorn 4t 1st Greenland, 2nd Conrayn, 3rd Conrayn; Superfine Wool Ram August shorn 4t 1st Greenland; Champion Superfine Wool Ram - Greenland (Landmark prize, Sullivan family trophy); Reserve Champion Superfine Wool Ram - Conrayn Superfine Wool Ewe March shorn 2t 1st Greenland, 2nd Bellevue Park, 3rd Bontara; Superfine Wool Ewe March shorn 4t 1st Conrayn, 2nd Bellevue Park, 3rd Conrayn; Superfine Wool Ewe August shorn 4t 1st Conrayn, 2nd Conrayn; Champion Superfine Wool Ewe – Greenland (Landmark prize, Sullivan family trophy); Reserve Champion Superfine Wool Ewe – Conrayn Fine Wool Ram March shorn 2t 1st Adina, 2nd Greenland; Fine Wool Ram March shorn 4t 1st Adina; Fine Wool Ram August shorn 2t 1st Greenland, 2nd Greenland, 3rd Greenland; Champion Fine Wool Ram – Adina (Elders prize, Sullivan family trophy); Reserve Champion Fine Wool Ram - Adina Fine Wool Ewe March shorn 2t 1st Hinesville, 2nd Adina, 3rd Greenland; Fine Wool Ewe March shorn 4t 1st Hinesville, 2nd Greenland; Fine Wool Ewe August shorn 2t 1st Hinesville, 2nd Greenland, 3rd Greenland; Fine Wool Ewe August shorn 4t 1st Hinesville; Champion Fine Wool Ewe – Hinesville (Elders Prize, Sullivan Family Trophy); Reserve Champion Fine Wool Ewe – Hinesville

1 1/2yr 1st X ewes sold to a top of $130, a/c G & R Brownlie; Merino ewes sold to a top of $110 a/c IJ & J Niven; Medium Wool Ram March shorn $96 a/c TV & LM Moreing; 2t 1st Adina, 2nd Cottage Park, 3rd $92 a/c DD & LC Jennings P/l; Cottage Park; Medium Wool Ram $90 a/c Corella Past Co. March shorn 4t 1st Cottage Creek; Merion wether weaners sold to a top of $58, a/c Medium Wool Ram August shorn 2t 1st Greenland, 2nd Cottage Creek; Corella Past Co; Champion Medium Wool Ram – Adina $58 a/c Haslingden Past Co; (Elders Prize, Sullivan Family Trophy); $57 a/c Ibisberg P/L; Reserve Champion Wool Ram – $56 a/c DJ & A Murdoch. Cottage Park Medium Wool Ewe March shorn 2t Merino wethers 1 1/2yrs sold to a top of $82 a/c 1st Hinesville, 2nd Adina, 3rd Cottage DD & LC Jennings P/l; Park; Medium Wool Ewe March $81 a/c Haslingden Past Co; shorn 4t 1st Hinesville; Medium Wool $68 a/c LV & LM Moreing. Merino wethers 3 1/2yrs sold to $95 a/c Ewe August shorn 2t 1st Adina, 2nd Glenavon Past Co; 5 ½ sold to $74 a/c Brownlie P’ship.

Greenland, 3rd Adina; Medium Wool Ewe August shorn 4t 1st Hinesville; Champion Medium Wool Ewe – Hinesville (Elders Prize, Sullivan Family Trophy); Reserve Champion Medium Wool Ewe – Adina Strong Wool Ram March shorn 4t 1st Manawa; Champion Strong Wool Ram – Manawa (Cooma Rural Prize, Sullivan Family Trophy) Strong Wool Ewe March shorn 2t 1st Hinesville; Strong Wool Ewe March shorn 4t Manawa ; Strong Wool Ewe August shorn 2t 1st Adina, 2nd Hinesville Champion Strong Wool Ewe – Hinesville (Cooma Rural Prize, Sullivan Family Trophy); Reserve Champion Strong Wool Ewe – Manawa Grand Champion Ram – Greenland (sponsored by Ancare, ANZ & Greenland Merino Stud); Grand Champion Ewe - Hinesville (sponsored by Ancare, ANZ & Sullivan Family) SUPREME EXHIBIT - GREENLAND ( sponsored by Ancare, ANZ & Sullivan Family) Special Group (3 rams, 2 ewes) 1st Conrayn, 2nd Adina, 3rd Bellevue Park (Myocum Merino Stud Trophy.); Pairs (ram & ewe) 1st Adina, 2nd Cottage Park, 3rd Conrayn (Haylock Partners & MMA Stud Breeders Prize) Flock sheep Pen 3 Merino Ewes 2t (Spring shearing) , 1st W&J Crowe, 2nd Nikki Crowe (R Hain Prize, Westpac Bank Trophy); Pen 3 Merino ewe lambs (Autumn drop) 1st M&C Caldwell (Jemalong Wool Prize, Westpac Bank Trophy); Pen 3 Merino ewe lambs (Spring drop) 1st M&C Caldwell, 2nd M&C Caldwell (Cooma Rural Prize, Westpac Bank Trophy); Pen 3 Merino Ewes 4t 1st M&C Caldwell, 2nd W&J Crowe (Cooma Rural Prize, Westpac Bank Trophy); Champion Merino Flock Ewe – M&C Caldwell ( M&C Caldwell Prize); Reserve Champion Merino Flock Ewe – W&J Crowe.

Pictured, Showgirl Bev Alcock with Greg Alcock of Greenland Stud and the supreme Sheep Exhibit.

Waiting for the next fall of rain Christine Haylock

District Veterinarian, Bombala Conditions across the Monaro are generally quite disastrous at present, once again. For the next few months, we will wait anxiously for rain and then see just how much pasture can grow before we get into winter, when growth will be minimal. Producers at present will be looking at what stock can be sold and how to look after the ones that they will be keeping. At this time of year, it’s mostly about survival – yours and theirs - and how to keep stock alive at the lowest cost. Back when we had the last general rain in October, conditions improved quickly. Adult sheep generally put on weight then and young stock made compensatory growth. Cows put it either on their backs or into milk, so the best mothers might be looking rather thin again by now. Go (once again) through the preparation for the start of full drought feeding, Sell the stock you don’t want or can manage without. Look at what feed you

have left and supplement any standing dry feed with urea or other additives to get the best out of that. Remember though, that urea works by allowing them to eat more of the roughage, so the response you get won’t last when you have little dry feed. To ration out feed now, you have to look at just which animals are going to die if you don’t feed them. Any that can lose weight without losing their life have to go further down the feed priority. The exception are cross bred lambs or any cattle that might be close to market; feeding them may be a profitable exercise and allow you to reduce your overall numbers while waiting for a break. If you haven’t already done so, cull animals that will not be profitable in the future. Check for broken mouths, unsound feet, cut teats and unsatisfactory testes in the rams. Weaner sheep are one mob which will need special attention. Getting them feeding properly can take a month, so you need to start while they still have some fat reserves. If you haven’t weaned them yet, then feed them a few times with their mums before you wean them. The ewes will start the training for you.

Booster vaccinate at weaning, to make sure you don’t turn grain feeding into an expensive lesson about pulpy kidney losses. The steady introduction of grain will change the environment in their gut significantly and must be managed carefully to avoid grain poisoning, and in the longer term, calcium deficiency. Watch out for scouring or lame sheep as a sign of problems. Adult sheep in condition score 2 or better can slowly lose some of that weight if they have to. It isn’t ideal, as ewes will have better conception rates if they are maintaining or gaining weight, but there is still time for rain and pasture growth to do that for us. There will be many sheep though, who don’t have much fat to spare. Condition score your sheep and pick out the sheep that are getting desperately thin, in condition score 1. Their backbones are prominent, the short ribs feel square at the ends because there is no fat covering them. Start feeding these ewes or sell them as soon as possible. Put your feed and energy and money into the ones which need it most, rather than across the whole mob.

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Bombala’s sheep circuit sale held on January 27 saw 13,850 sheep yarded and sold for an average price of $75.20, double the average for the 2009 sale. A large, strong buying group attended the sale with strong competition throughout the sale. Buyers attended from Sale, Bairnsdale, Leongatha, Orbost, Bendigo, Wagga, Goulburn, Cooma, Crookwell, Yass, Young, Dubbo, Tumut, Albury and Holbrook as well as some good local competition. Once again this was an excellent yarding of southern Monaro sheep and lambs in extremely harsh conditions. There was good buyer comment on the presentation of the yarding. It was an excellent result overall and justly deserved. The sale was conducted by Landmark, Bombala. Quotations

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1. Applaud (4) 3. Teenager (10) 10. Severe mental disorder (9) 11. Quibble (5) 12. Cattle thief (7) 13. Communication between groups (7) 14. Football jumper (8) 16. Hindu religious retreat (6) 19. Sporting prize (6) 20. Follower, adherent (8) 22. Woman's private room (7) 23. Animal's dead body (7) 25. Maori feast (5) 26. Sycophant (9) 27. Incompetence (10) 28. Ray of light (4)

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RANDALL, Christopher John Died suddenly Sunday, January 24 2010 at Jindabyne Air Field, formerly of Nettin Crt, Jindabyne. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Helen Maynes. The relatives and friends of the late CHRISTOPHER JOHN RANDALL are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club, Jindabyne on the Tuesday February 2nd 2010 commencing at 3:00pm. At the conclusion of the service a private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinsons Foundation.

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Wednesday February 3, 2010

Will he ride again??

Business house bowls This week’s draw

A GRADE

ABC Photoprint 4 Cooma Plumbing 4 Gas & Garden 4 Hospital 4 Raine & Horne 4 Council2 2 Elders 2 Express 1 2 Snowliner 2 SWHMC 2

ABC Photoprint V Gas & Garden Cooma Plumbing V Snowliner Hospital V Express1 Council2 V SWHMC Elders Insurance V Raine & Horne B GRADE Cooma North Public School V S E Tile Nortons Building Supplies V SR Legal Express 2 V Targets Monaro High School V Summit Smash Repairs Council1 BYE With Cooma Rodeo only 11 days away, interest is brewing for the Invitational Barrel race for this year. Last year a stellar group contested the event, like Dean Lynch, pictured above. But will he ride again this year?

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CORC junior clinic Cooma Off Road Club is hosting a Y-AIM FAST MX junior coaching clinic conducted by popular coach, Matt Haskins on February 7 at the Cooma Off Road Club MX Circuit on Carlaminda Road, Cooma. The clinic starts at 8am and concludes at 3pm. Participants will need to bring their own bike, MA license, fuel, riding gear, spare parts, food and drinks. Fast MX offers professional motorbike coaching which includes how to ride faster and smoother, brake better, corner faster, jump safely, jump staying low, specific motocross skills and improve confidence on the motorcycle.

This is a perfect camp to get your five hours training and prepare yourself for the coming race season. You will not be able to obtain or renew your license without 5 hours of accredited coaching. Juniors who will be attending the course will need to be a current member of the Cooma Off Road Club. In addition to membership, an entry form needs to be completed and submitted. The course price is $125.00. Entry forms and membership forms are available from Trish Digges. Her contact number is 0407 254 035. It is advisable to get your entries in early to secure a spot.

Cooma Rural Rodeo Saturday February 13 2010 Starting at 2pm • Full Rodeo Program • Full Bar & Catering

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Sport

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Aussie 2 extends lead

Athletes heading for regionals

Les Taylor facing a delivery from Coffey’s Steve Sommerville. Round 11 of the Monaro District Cricket competition was played over the weekend, with Aussie 2 extending its lead over Jindabyne at the top of the ladder. Aussie 2 made 166 off their 45 overs at Nijong, giving themselves a very solid total to bowl at. Aussie 3 needed to impress with the bat, but were only able to manage 94 runs before being all out. The in-form Sam Williams was the leading run scorer for the Aussie 2 side, making his way to 73 before being out caught. He was well backed up by Locky Schofield (30) who has found form with the bat in recent matches. Stuart Butterfield was the pick of the Aussie 3 bowlers, taking three wickets off his nine overs. Aussie 3 did not manage to start well, with a string of low scores at the top of the order. Dean Wolf settled the innings before being undone on 43, but did not have enough support from his team mates. At Rotary Oval, the Colts managed an impressive upset win against Jindabyne. Batting first, the Colts made their way to 114 before being all out, and Jindabyne could not manage to find the necessary runs, finishing on 62. Angus Hillman was the leading run scorer for Colts, ending up on 36 batting down the order. Steve Dunn did most of the damage with the ball, claiming three wickets off six overs for Jindabyne. Jindabyne did not offer much resistance with the bat, with B Hodgson being the only player to get a start, ending up on 18. Zac Smith made life difficult for the top order, claiming three wickets, while

Hillman backed up his effort with the bat taking an impressive five wicket hall. Coffey’s set Aussie 1 a total of 120 at Snowy Oval on a synthetic wicket. Chris Fitzgerald and Jimmy Nichols batting at the top of the order were the leading run scorers, finishing on 21 and 19 respectively. Ryan Morgan from Coffey’s picked up three wickets off his spell, continuing his run of form since his impressive return to Monaro Cricket. Troy Saddler batting down the order for Aussie 1 managed to consolidate a bad start for his team, finishing with 63 and guiding his team to victory. Royal Hotel proved too good for Berridale at Berridale, with a convincing win over the home side. Off the back of a solid 61 from Iain Elliot, Royal made their way to a reasonable score of 184 on a synthetic wicket with short boundaries. Andrew O’Keefe impressed with the ball for Berridale, taking four wickets for 29 runs off his nine overs. Berridale struggled with the bat, with Les Taylor (21) at the top of the order the only batsman to get a start. The Jenkins Brothers had the Berridale top order in trouble, with Andrew taking three wickets and Chris finishing with one. Aron Rogers was the other bowler to impress, finishing with a five wicket haul. Next week, Aussie 2 play Colts at Snowy, Royal play Coffey’s at Nijong, Aussie 1 play Jindabyne at Rotary and Berridale play Aussie 3 at Berridale. Note: The Aussie 1 vs. Jindabyne match has been transferred to Rotary as The Station was double booked and the Berridale vs. Aussie 3 match has been moved from Cooma to Berridale.

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Sarah Burns, Mikaylah Bateman, Jordon Louis and Nick Wassink have put good form on the board with four weeks to the ACT South Side Regional Championships. Sarah Burns (U/16) smashed her Triple Jump previous Personal Best performance by more than 1 ½ metres when she shocked herself with a distance of 9.55m. Mikaylah Bateman (U/11) was picking up some pace after the holidays and getting back to her early season best when she recorded 33.10 sec for the 200m. Jordan Louis and Nick Wassink, both U/11 boys, have a friendly competition going between themselves in the throws events. This week both boys managed PB’s in the Javelin with Nick taking out the Jav with a heave of 16.94m, just in front of Jordan with 15.98m. In the U/10’s Zach Ingram cleared 1.05m from Harrison Sturgeon 0.95m and Nikki Harmer 0.90ms. On the track Jesse Lunt (U/6) showed good form in recording 17.71 sec for a PB in the 70m sprint. David Ockwell (U/7) produced his second best run for the season over the 70m in crossing the line in 14.93 sec. Harrison Bateman (U/7) set his second best run over 70m by stopping the clock on 14.93 sec. Chelsea Lunt (U/8) severed a small slice of time off her 50m by running a PB of 10.48 sec, shaving 0.02 of a second her old time. Brenna Clayton (U/8) pasted her second best time for all of the sprints with 11.33 sec for the 50m, in the 70m she clocked 15.40 sec and over the 100m she recorded 23.01 sec. Tammy Povey (U/11) ran the third fastest time on the night over 200m and her second fastest time for the season in 36.36 sec. 800m events Owing to Christmas and our break over the holidays this was our first 800m run since early December 09, so the times were a bit down from other previous runs. Tammy Povey (U/11) showed her talent in running middle distances races as she scored the fastest time over the two heats, clocking 3:20.60 sec. Sarah Burns (U/16) recorded a time of 3:23.50 sec in the second heat, then on times third Jordan Louis (U/11) 3:28.97 sec, fourth Zach Ingram (U/10) 3:43.62 sec, fifth Mikaylah Bateman (U/11) 3:49.31 sec, sixth Jazmin Fely 3:51.31 sec with a PB performance. Others that ran their heart out on a hot evening were in the U/9, Elana Bateman (4:45.59s), Annabel Croft (5:39.65s), Gabrielle Steiner (6:12.02). U/10, Harrison Sturgeon (4:11.56s) and Nikki Harmer (4:13.40s). U/11, Nick Wassink (4:34.31s) and Zali Steiner (4:41.56s) Long Jump Imogen Bateman (U/7) again put in a solid Jump to record her 2nd best jump for the season with a leap of 2.14m.

Taylah Maurier (U/7) in jumping 2.37m was the best of the Long Jumpers on the night and collected a PB for her effort.

High Jump The High Jump hotly contested in all three age groups on the night. In the U/9 Gabrielle Steiner (0.85m) forged ahead of Elana Bateman (0.80mts) and Annabel Croft (0.75m). Only 15 cm separated the U/10 in their High Jump. Zach Ingram cleared 1.05m, Harrison Sturgeon (0.95m)and Nikki Harmer (0.90m). While in the U/11’s it became a bit congested near the end of competition as the Jumpers reached their limits and their legs unable to provide any more spring to clear the next height. Mikaylah Bateman and Jordan Louis both cleared 1.08m, just ahead of Jazmin Fely 1.04m and Zali Steiner and Nick Wassink managing to reach 1.00m and Tyler close behind (NHR). Shot Put U/6 Ryan Harmer produced his best heave for the year and new PB as well surpassing his old one by over one metre to record 4.53m. Hugo Steiner’s Put of 5.62m clinched the U/7 competition, other good performances in the Under 7 Jordan Davis (4.85m), Taylah Maurier (3.82m), David Ockwell (3.68m) and Georgia Sturgeon (3.58m). As the U/8 displayed their style in the shot, it was Jasmin Pascoe endeavoring to work her way back towards 5.00m or better for the championships next month, she had an impressive heave of 4.25m. Thomas Kain produced a PB with heave of 3.94m. In the U/9 competition, Gabrielle Steiner was the only one to reach 4.00m with a pretty good Putt of 4.40m. In the U/10, the competition it was a lot closer with Nikki Harmer keeps improving and again this week producing another PB of 4.26m. Nikki is keeping the boys in sight as they bombard the ground around the 5-5.50m mark. Zach Ingram with a toss of 5.51m kept Harrison Sturgeon at bay this week with his 4.97m. Things could change next round of competition. Javelin Kirralee England (U/16) produced her best throw ever to when she eclipsed her old PB by one and half metres to set a new mark of 16.77m. Renee Wortley (U/14) and Sarah Burns (U/16) recorded 11.40 and 11.34mts respectfully follow by Zali Steiner 9.90m and Jazmin Fely just behind her with 9.36m. On the Boys side of the comp, Tyler McParland (9.36m) finished 3rd to the two that I mention before, the battle between Jordan Louis (15.98m) and Nick Wassink (16.94m). NEXT WEEK We are still running low on numbers at competition night; we encourage all athletes to turn up as we only have eight weeks before the close of the season.

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Wednesday February 3, 2010

District women’s bowls results

Women’s district bowling competitons have recommenced.

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The third round of the women’s district bowls game of bowls. was completed at Nimmitabel on Thursday. The results were as follows: Cooma Rifle Club shot for It was a chilly start but it soon warmed up to L McMahon def M Siddle the January heat of the club a very pleasant day. M Zasso def L Theobald championship and Gregory Shield As a change, there were not any very close D Turner def K Ryan & Bec U Robinson def last Saturday morning, from 400 games. The play was great, the shot often won M Murphy yards. or lost with the last bowl (depending which side The wind was a problem as usual, you were on!) it was good consistent play that Next week is semi-finals week. swinging all morning from north to won. The games are as follows: east and varying in strength from a light breeze to a gusty wind. All teams are to be congratulated on their L Mcmahon vs M Zasso The off rifle scores were: Noel play, it was all played in the true spirit of the D Turner vs U Robinson

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they went down by the six shots, 23 – 17. Owen Russell and Paul Cannell had a good win over Steve Lapham and Richard Nichols despite dropping 8 shots over the last two ends! After a close start that saw Lapham and Nichols leading 10 – 9 after 9 ends, Russell and Cannell took control of the match to set up a match winning 27 – 12 lead after 19 ends. The late flurry from Lapham and Nichols resulted in a final score of 27 – 20. Defending champions, Mel Storta and Wayne Lodge, had an early scare before finishing strongly to defeat Jason Thompson and Ignazio Mondello 25 -7. The final score did not look likely when Storta and Lodge had a slender 6 -5 lead after 10 ends. T hey gradually took control and finished with a bang scoring 11 shots in the last two ends. A late call up to replace an unwell Bill McDonald spurred Bob Lahy into action as he teamed with Peter Harris to record an excellent 23 – 11 win over Stumpy Wallis and Ross Russell. Lahy and Harris were in great touch to dominate the game. Cobber Seears and Mark Buckley combined well together to account for George Davidson and Don Jarvis 22 – 8. In the final game Tony Gray and Denis Steinfort were far too strong for Dennis Sellars and Max Reeve. There was space on the green for social bowlers on both days with the winners on Saturday being Renate Winckel, Helan Peuker and Denis Steinfort and Fiona Richard, Richard Nichols and Margherita Zasso. On Sunday John Vincent and Kim Weston and Simon Schoon and Rod Caldwell had wins. This weekend a large number of Cooma players will be involved in district matches at Adaminaby. As a result there are no championship matches scheduled. However, there will be social bowls on both days.

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The Cooma Bowling Club was the scene of some very exciting play over the weekend as nine first round matches in the major pairs championship were played. Sergio Roncelli and Jack Sajina required an extra end to overcome Terry Croker and Bob Lowe. In a very close, low scoring battle Roncelli and Sajina picked up a shot on the 22nd end to grab a 15 – 14 win. The game was tight from the start with Croker and Lowe ahead by just 11 -5 after 14 ends. Roncelli and Sajina won the next five ends and with four shots on the 19th end looked to be on top at 14 – 11. However, Croker and Lowe won the next two ends to even the score to force the game into an extra end. A very strong finish from Peter Marsicano and Giulio D’Amico allowed them to sneak past Troy and Dave Pastro on the last end of their match. Marsicano and D’Amico had a dream start racing to a 9 – 0 lead after four ends but the Pastros fought back to level the scores after nine ends. By the 17th end the Pastros had opened up a 19 – 14 advantage. Marsicano and D’Amico then picked up six shots in winning the last four ends to take the game 20 – 19. In another low scoring affair, Ray Downey and Neil McGregor got the better of Chris Wallace and Geoff Venables. In this game 15 of the 21 ends were decided by a single shot! After 12 ends Downey and McGregor lead 9 – 3. Despite Wallace and Venables having the better of the second half of the game, Downey and McGregor won 16 – 13. One bad end by Tony Brooks and Colin Roberson cost them the match against Nelson Wallace and Jim Fletcher. Wallace and Fletcher held a 14 – 10 after 12 ends that became 20 – 10 when they picked up six shots on the 13th. Brooks and Roberson fought back over the remaining ends but the gap was too large and

45.3 total 85.5, Liam Robb 40.0 and 41.0 total 81.0. With handicaps the order was Noel, Graeme, Damien, Don and Liam. Out of 16 central bulls scored none were in the dead centre, so the flies were safe. Next week the February heat for the NRA Medal Competition will be Barrett 49.1 and 46.2 total 95.4, held from 500 yards, although we Damien Doyle 46.2 and 46.3 total can’t guarantee that Dave’s wife will 92.5, Don Robb 42.1 and 45.1 total cook another cake. 87.2, Graeme Crundwell 40.2 and

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Wednesday February 3, 2010

Golf hot as the weather Cooma golf with Max Turner A large field of 60 golfers came out in the near heat wave conditions on Saturday to play in the Single Stableford competition, with the early morning players getting the best of the conditions before the weather warmed up. David Robinson shot another impressive Sub Par round of 70 off the stick for 40 Stableford pts which gave him victory in the A Grade Division from Chris Sims, a visiting player from the Temora Club, who finished second with 39 pts. Bob Weston, fresh from a few weeks away on holidays on the South Coast, fired up with a fine round of 41 pts to edge out Tom Geach on a count back to win Saturday’s B Grade Division. Paul Crocker once again was in fine form with the best round of the day of 43 pts which gave him victory in the C Grade Division, winning by two strokes from Warren Fletcher on 41 pts. Warren collected the runners-up trophy on a count back from Martin Gelling. Saturday’s ball competition winners were Paul Crocker 43, Bob Weston, Warren Fletcher, Tom Geach and Martin Gelling 41, Chandra Singh, Heikki Evans,and David Robinson 40, Malcolm Barnes, Chris Sims, and Jeff Burgess all on 39 pts. Saturday’s Long Drive winners were Andrew Jeffrey A Grade, Gordon Weston B Grade, and Benny Bowerman C Grade. Nearest the Pin winners were Jim Winckel on the ninth Green and Campbell Childs on the 17th Green. The Cooma A Reserve Pennant team was

narrowly beaten by Royal Canberra in the match played at Yowani on Sunday. Cooma went down by 4.5 matches to 3. Full results of the individual matches were: David Crawford defeated David Whitehead 4/2, David Robinson lost to Wayne Evans 1 down, Andrew Jeffrey defeated Tony Gover 1 up, Garry Atkinson lost to Geoff Coulson 4/3, Andrew Barnes lost to Rob Still 5/4, Terry Johnston lost to John Wells 3/1,Mark Rainsford defeated Joe Lopez 3/2, and Darcy Freimanis lost to Paul Smith 7/6. Doug Snowden is back in the winner’s list after shooting 43 Stableford pts to win last Wednesday’s Stableford Competition. Second place went to John Martin with 42 pts after John shot his best round of the year, third place was taken out by Chandra Singh with 41 pts on a count back from Merv Blattman after Merv impressed with his best round of the year. Ball competition winners were Merv Blattman 41, Jeff Burgess, Rohan Smiles 39, Daryl Dutch, Wayne Ryan, and Terry Johnson 38, David Paterson, Brian Turner, Geoff Bohringer, and Heikki Evans all on 37 pts. Nearest the Pin winners were Rohan Smiles and Bruce Burton. Last Wednesday’s Daylight Saving Ambrose was washed out after a late afternoon storm came rolling in. Upcoming Events Saturday February 6 Stableford Saturday February 13 Cooma Ex-Services Club Amateur Open Tournament Saturday February 20 Retravision Short Course Championship

Cooma Ladies Golf Last Wednesday in the fourth round of the Midge Theron Trophy, Pat Davis played a consistent game to win with 20 points. Pat explained that the reason for this good game was due to concentration and inspiration. The runner-up, on a countback, was Gaye Wilson with 18 points. Balls were won by Dulcie Thistleton and Midge Theron, both on 18 points, Val Leitch, 17 points and Lyn Last, 15 points on a countback. Midge was delighted with her game as she has returned from an operation and she succeeded in hitting the ball consistently well. Nearest The Pin on the 17th was Madge Butler. In the fifth round of the Mack’s

Auto Trophy last Saturday Dorothy Bilbow struck form to win with 18 points. Balls were won by Lorraine McGregor and Alice Duczynski, both on 17 points. On Sunday, in the fifth round of the Summer Cup, Lorraine McGregor played a solid game to win with 21 points. Her fairway shots and approaches to the greens were on song! Balls were won by Marilynne Weston, a pleasing 19 points, and Rulie Steinfort, 18 points on a countback. Coming up: Wed, 3rd Feb – Midge Theron 9 hole stableford; Sat, 6th – Mack’s Auto 9 hole stableford; Sun, 7th – Summer Cup/Super Stableford

Norman Marshall and Wayne Ryan at the Cooma Golf Club recently.

Coolamatong Golf news Wednesday’s stableford for the ladies was won by Jan O’Halloran with 35 points. Next was Betty Thompson on 32, Alison Clifford 28, Jenny O’Byrne 27 and Carolyn O’Byrne on 26. Nearest to the pin on the 12th was Beth Clarke. Sunday’s stroke round for the summer cup winner was Jan O’Halloran 74 nett and Carolyn O’Byrne 75. Nearest to the pin on the 17th was Jan and on the ninth was Jenny Roberts. Wednesday’s stableford for the men, the winner was Mick Roberts on 40 points. The ball winners were Harry Hovasapian 39,

Roy Gabriele and Paul Reader on 36. Nearest to the pin on the 17th was Roy. Sunday’s stroke winner was Brian O’Halloran with 75 nett. Ball winners were Wayne Tuckwell on 67, Steve Chatterton on 68 and Mal Weston on 69. Nearest to the pin on the eighth and on the 12th was Wayne. Friday’s Twilight nine-hole winner was Colin (Poddy Hoggett) McCullough. Saturday’s Thredbo visit was a very enjoyable day with Maureen Roberts the winner for the ladies and Bob Key winner for the men.

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Part of the Australia Day fun at Bombala last Saturday was the mini-triathlon. The winners of the divisions are pictured here.

Sport

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Top amateur golf for Cooma Cooma Golf Club will be inundated with elite amateur golfers from around the country for the club’s leading event, the Cooma ExServices Club Snowy Mountains Amateur Championship on February 13. The event came about after the club lost the 2005 ProAm, which it had hosted for 25 years, after the withdrawal of the major sponsor. As a ProAm was too expensive to operate, the club started looking for another major event and decided on the Amateur Championship. According to club president and tournament director Terry Johnston the event was not a huge success initially, but thanks to the effort from sponsors and club members, it has taken off. “It wasn’t a great success when it got started, but we’ve revitalised it,” Mr Johnston said. There will be two divisions competing throughout the competition, which will be

played in the same format as a regular ProAm. The elite amateurs will contest 36 holes of golf, and the not-so-talented amateurs will play 18 holes, either in the morning or the afternoon. There will be a host of prizes available on the day, including a trophy and the coveted blue jacket for the winner. “The loyal business houses have been excellent as always. They’ve really come on board with more than $3,000 on offer,” Mr Johnston said. As the competition is an amateur event, organisers had to be mindful that the value of the prizes a single golfer could win did not exceed $1,600 so as not to violate the amateur status of the golfers. With that in mind, a range of vouchers and prizes have been selected to be on offer on the day. Organisers are encouraging golfers in the local area to get involved, with nominations to be entered by February 10.

Adaminaby wins bowls triples Adaminaby bowlers Peter Daal, Ed Potter and Peter Schroeder won the Monaro District Bowling Association’s triples championship with a hard fought victory over Troy Pastro, Dave Pastro and Peter Caldwell. The final was played in excellent conditions at the Adaminaby Bowling on Sunday with the locals jumping to an early 6 – 0 lead. Caldwell’s side gradually found their range and by the 12th end they had the lead at 12 – 9. By the 17th end Caldwell had moved to a 21 – 16 lead and seemed in control. From the 18th end the momentum started to swing. Potter and Schroeder played some outstanding bowls on the next two ends and when Daal changed his hand the Adaminaby side controlled the play. They won seven of the last eight ends to record a 31 – 23 win. The final score line was not true reflection of the closeness of the battle with the margin at the end extended by Caldwell’s need to play some risky shots to try to get back in the game. Attention now turns to the district pairs championship with play in all three divisions of the competition to start from 9.30am on Saturday at Adaminaby. In the State pairs there will be four games at 9.30am. The matches are: WHinds/G

Morris v T and D Pastro; S Roncelli/J Fletcher v P Schulz/J Schoon; P Jefferson/ CDemczuk v D Pinner/C Cameron and D Russell/G Clarke v P Daal/PSchroeder. The second round of the state pairs will start at 1.30pm on Saturday with the semi finals on Sunday from 9.30am. Five first round matches in the President’s Reserves pairs will start at 9.30am on Saturday: T Croker/R Lowe v C Wallace/K Weston; W Lodge/M Storta v S Seears/R Nichols; P Marsicano/M Buckley v C Kendall/G Lawler; N Goode/D Turner v B Kay/M Towner and Ray Nicholls/V Weston v J Sajina/P Cannell. The following teams have a bye in the first round and will play in the second round starting at 1.30pm: R Russell/P Caldwell, M Frezza/ I Mondello and B Seears/TButler. The first round of the senior pairs will also be played at 9.30am on Saturday with G Davidson and D Jarvisplaying D Steinfort and N McGregor and A Marshall and B NcDonald playing M Faulder and D Hall. L Whithead and D McDonald and D Sellars and N Wallace have a first round bye and they will play second round matches from 1.30 pm against the morning winners. The finals of all three divisions will be played from 1.30pm on Sunday.

Cooma swimmers did well at Bateman’s Bay.

Cooma swimmers perform well Ten Cooma swimmers took part in the Batemans Bay carnival on the weekend. The performances overall were excellent with one state qualifying time, 12 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals. There were also 41 personal best times recorded on the day. Club members are reminded to have their entries in for the Jindabyne and Cooma Carnivals this week. Batemans Bay results: Carly Rixon 14 years- two bronze 50m free 35.94 (PB), 50m breast 49.94 (PB), 100m breast 1.51.44 (2 PB), 50m fly 50.00 (2 PB), 100m free 1.28.81 (2 PB) Brooke Ardle 13 years- 200m IM 3.26.78, 50m free 36.6 (PB), 50 breast 45.69 (PB), 100m breast 1.41.59 (PB), 200m breast 3.37.10 (PB), 50m fly 52.69, 100m free 1.26.55 Tomika Adams 12 years- 200m IM 3.55.81 (PB) 50m free 37.47 (PB) 100m back 1.44.25 (PB) 50m breast 52.43 (PB), 100m breast 1.53.28 (PB), 50m fly 48.46 (PB), 50m back 45.75 (PB), 100m free 1.24.84 (PB) Josh Alford 14 years- 50m free 33.78 (PB), 50m breast 50.28 (PB), 100m breast 1.57.47 (PB), 100m free 1.22.15 (PB), 50m back 42.15 (PB) Jacob McLean Guion 12 years – two

gold, two silver one bronze: 200m back 3.17.78 (PB), 50m free 32.91 (1st PB), 100m back 1.33.32 (2), 50m breast 46.65 (PB), 200m free 2.59.53, 100m breast 1.45.46 (2nd PB), 200m breast 3.5.72 (PB), 50m back 44.41 (3), 100m free 1.18.28 (1st PB) Luke Rixon 11 years- one gold, four silver: 50m free 36.13 (2nd PB), 50m breast 47.78 (1st PB), 100m breast 1.44.88 (2nd PB), 100m free 1.27.72 (2nd), 50m back 47.16 (2nd PB) Blake Rixon 10 years- two gold, one silver, two bronze: 50m free 38.16 (2nd PB), 50m breast 48.22 (1st PB), 100m breast 1.50.06 (1st), 200m breast 3.53.56 (PB), 50m fly 53.03 (3rd), 100m free 1.36.87 (3rd), 50m back 58.88 Zac Saddler 10 years- seven gold, two bronze: 200m IM 3.26.18 (1st) 100m fly 1.47.74 (1st PB),50m free 33.35 (1st PB SQ), 100m back 1.45.56 (1st PB), 50m breast 52.09 (3rd), 100m breast 1.55.41 (3rdPB), 50m fly 46.90 (1st), 100m free 1.19.94 (1st), 50m back 42.72 (1st PB Will Saddler 9 years and under- 50m free 45.96, 50m breast 1.11.09 (PB), 50m fly 1.11.09 (PB), 50m back 1.10.96 Noah Saddler 9 years and under- 50m free 43.68 (PB), 50m breast 1.04.03 (PB), 50m fly 1.05.93 (PB), 50m back 1.01.94 (PB)

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Car club’s plans unveiled for new building Plans for the indoor sports centre in Cooma were discussed by the new owners, the Cooma Historic Automobile Club last Sunday. Celebrating the finalisation of the purchase, the club held an information day and barbecue so members could view the building and have input into what it may become. Suggestions on the board so far include a club house/ function area, musem, education centre, and workshop. The information day attracted a good rollup of

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The new Cooma Stallions Rugby League Club committee are very pleased and excited to announce the signing of three very talented and conscientious coaches for the upcoming Group 16 season. As mentioned prior to Christmas, Jeffery “Duck” Donald has signed up as player coach of first grade. Last year’s grand final reserve grade five-eighth Rod “Rocket” Palmer will captain/coach the seconds while club stalwart and rep player Steve Dunn will be in charge of the Stallions up and coming U/18 side. This year’s executive sees Graham “Chippy” Boller take over as president, with Dean Lynch as vice president. The treasurer is Louise Lynch, secretary Debbie Thomas, and committee members Craig Schofield, Craig Smith, Jason Kelly and Greg Stokes. The committee believes the Cooma Club has the nucleus of a very strong and talented group of rugby league players and see no reason why, being led capably by all coaches, they can not all feature in the group 16 finals. Players and supporters – The annual playerjumper sponsorship is in full swing. Business Houses, Tradespeople and supporters should contact Jason Kelly (if he has not already caught up with you) to go into the draw. First grade coach Donald has informed the club that training has commenced and all players are expected to attend. Donald is happy with the way the team has come together, and is predicting a good 2010 season. “Over all the young blokes seem really enthusiastic,” he said. “I’m pretty confident that everything’s working out.” The format of the Group 16 season is: Preseason comp from April 18-25. Then, the first round of a three round competition will commence on Sunday May 2. At this stage Cobargo look like they will be reentering the group with an Under 18 and reserve grade side and it is hoped that Bombala may form a reserve grade side. There looks to be seven first grade side, seven second grade sides and seven under 18 sides. So start thinking about Rugby League folks and come along and enjoy, support and cheer the Cooma Rugby League Club on in 2010. Check all league news on the “Cooma Stallions Rugby League” Facebook page, kindly edited by Rachel Smith.